From Handwiki | Esophageal electrophysiologic procedure | |
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The esophageal electrophysiologic procedure is a procedure used to detect cardiac arrhythmias.
A nasal tube is placed into the nostril and fed into the esophagus. EKG readings from this area are much more accurate due to the close proximity to the heart.
Categories: [Cardiac procedures] [Medical tests]