Electrophysiology Study and Procedure Volumes at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute

Electrophysiology studies help cardiologists at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute observe, diagnose and treat the electrical activities of the heart.  Such studies are used to evaluate irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), abnormal electrocardiograms, assess the risks of arrhythmias in the future, evaluate the potential effects of certain types of drug therapy as well as treating certain heart conditions.

Volumes and Types of Electrophysiology Studies Done

As part of the ongoing monitoring of the quality of care given to patients undergoing electrophysiology studies, the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute monitors the number and type of electrophysiology studies done. The table below reflects the volume and type of electrophysiology studies done at Cedars-Sinai over the past three years.

Proportion of Procedures Done on an Outpatient Basis

When a procedure can be done on an outpatient basis (without an overnight stay in the hospital) it generally is less invasive, less painful and has fewer complications during recovery. Whether a procedure can be done on an outpatient basis depends on the procedure, the patient's general health and whether there is a risk of complications following the procedure. The table below compares the number of inpatient and outpatient electrophysiology studies done at Cedars-Sinai.

The graph below shows the total number of electrophysiology procedures done at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute over the past three years and compares the number of procedures done on an outpatient basis with those done on an inpatient basis.