From the Author...

          This web site has been put together as an educational tool for those who are learning about cardiac electrophysiology. When I first started working in this field, there was very little information available for the Allied Health Professional who had entered this area of medicine.

          Ten years ago, The EP Lab was first made available as a resource for anyone who was seeking to learn about what it was like to work in the lab and what skills and knowledge could help you succeed there. Today we still see very little available in the education arena. Thus it is with a renewed sense of commitment that I begin the process of upgrading The EP Lab to be what it was originally intended to be, the best online education resource available.

Disclaimer...

          The information contained within this web site is based primarily upon my own experiences. Much of what I have learned has been shared by others who worked in this field. To this end, I must state that I am not a physician nor am I a medical expert. The information on this web site is not intended to be a substitute for medical education, nor as medical advice. The information presented here is intended solely for sharing what I have learned during my time in the field. Thus, much of what I have written is not sourced to a published work. In those instances where I have used specific information from an outside reference, the source will be sited.

Inside The EP Lab

Introduction to EP - This section is designed for those who are new to EP. If you are just starting out and want to learn more about cardiac electrophysiology, you may find this section to be helpful.  

The EP Lab - The EP Lab work environment is discussed in this section.  Information on setting up a new lab, lab equipement, tools that are used during EP procedures and the procedures performed in the EP lab can be found here.  For many people who are new to EP, learning about the environment they work in and the equipment they use is the first challenge. This section is designed to provide an overview of the place where it all happens, The EP Lab.

Anatomy & Physiology - It is difficult to gain a significant understanding of cardiac electrophysiology without some understanding of cardiac anatomy and physiology.  The extensive nature of this subject could occupy any reader for some time.  It was the intent of the author to included information specifc to both the normal function of the heart and to the processes that can cause abnormal rhythms.  As the reader gains understanding of cardiac electrophysiology, this is one topic that will provide deeper understanding with repeated review.

 Fundamentals of EP - Electrograms are the key to determining the nature of any cardiac rhythm.  A basic knowledge of how to read electrograms is essential for anyone who wishes to succeed in the EP Lab. Without these tools, the best you can hope for is to become a glorified button pusher. Anyone can learn to push the button to record some electrograms, but the keys of the kingdom are given to he who can read electrograms.

EP Procedures - Now that the basics have been covered, it is time to take a look at the procedures performed in the EP lab and how they are used to identify abnormalities within the cardiac rhythm.

Cardiac Arrhythmias - This section takes a look at the various abnormal cardiac rhythms that you will encounter in the EP Lab.  Intracardiac tracings, isochronal and isopotential maps are used to aid the reader in interpreting the different rhythms displayed in this section of the web page.

Member Center - Location of services for EP Lab visitors including the new EP Lab forum.