Invasive diagnostic test for cardiac arrhythmia – MCQ – Answer

Invasive diagnostic test for cardiac arrhythmia – MCQ

Invasive diagnostic test used in the assessment of cardiac arrhythmia – Correct answer: c) Electrophysiology study

Electrophysiology study involves placing multiple electrode catheters in cardiac chambers to assess the conduction sequence in spontaneously occurring or induced arrhythmia.

Coronary angiography is used to assess coronary anatomy, mostly prior to revascularization procedures. Ambulatory ECG (Holter monitoring) is used to assess arrhythmia, but is a non-invasive test. Swan-Ganz catheter is used to assess pulmonary arterial pressures on the bedside in the intensive care unit and operating rooms.

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