What does a Electriphysiologist do?

An electrophysiologist diagnoses and treats a number of conditions including atrial fibrillation, irregular heart rhythm, ventricular fibrillation, a fluttering of the heart muscle etc.

What are the typical symptoms of atrial fibrillation, irregular heart rhythm or bradycardia?

Typical symptoms include fluttering in your chest, racing heartbeat (tachycardia), slow heartbeat (bradycardia), Chest pain or Shortness of breath.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by electrophysiologists?

Usually a EP (Elecrophysiologist study) is performed to assess the heart's electrical system or activity and is used to diagnose abnormal heartbeats or arrhythmia.

What is the difference between a Cardiologist and an Electrophysiologist?

A electrophysiologist is a healthcare provider who treats heart rhythm problems whereas a cardiologist perform procedures in cath lab like Balloon angioplasty, Coronary and left ventricular digital angiography, Right and left heart catheterization, Rotational artherectomy etc.

Are electrophysologist procedures painful?

It doesn't hurt, but you may feel uncomfortable as your heartbeat is sped up or slowed down.

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About Dr. Monsawan Miniphan

Dr. Monsawan Miniphan is a cardiologist having 20+ years of experience in this field.
She is dexterous in treating acute myocardial infarction, blood pressure, cardiomyopathies, atherosclerosis, and atrial fibrillation.
Her other areas of skill are clinical cardiology, electrocardiography, cardiovascular physiology, and echocardiography.
She was granted Fellowship (Electrophysiology) and (Cardiology) in 2009 and 2008 respectively, Department of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University.
She is member of various esteemed Associations which include: Thai Medical Council, The Heart Association of Thailand, and The Royal college of Physicians of Thailand.
She pursued MD (2000) followed by a Residency (2006), Department of Medicine, from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok.

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