Mediclinic Heart Hospital has recently launched a dedicated Electrophysiology (EP) Laboratory to meet the growing need for specialised cardiology services in the area.

The new facility expands the hospital’s capacity to diagnose and treat heart rhythm disorders and supports the continued development of its specialised cardiovascular services.

Electrophysiology is a specialised field of cardiology focused on the electrical activity of the heart and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias. The dedicated laboratory is equipped with technology that enables cardiac electrophysiologists to map the heart’s electrical system and perform minimally invasive procedures to investigate and treat these conditions.

Previously, electrophysiology procedures were often performed in the hospital’s cardiac catheterisation laboratory. The dedicated EP Laboratory offers a specialised setting for these procedures, helping streamline workflows and support the continued development of the hospital’s cardiac rhythm management services.

“The commissioning of our dedicated Electrophysiology Laboratory is an important step in the continued development of our cardiovascular services. It enables us to provide a dedicated environment for these highly specialised procedures, while supporting our specialists in delivering quality, patient-centred care,” says Dorita Erasmus, Hospital General Manager of Mediclinic Heart Hospital.

The laboratory will be used primarily by cardiac electrophysiologists, supported by specialised cardiac nursing staff, cardiac technologists, anaesthetists and the broader multidisciplinary cardiac team. This collaborative approach supports care throughout the patient’s diagnosis and treatment journey.

Procedures performed in the laboratory will include electrophysiology studies, catheter ablation for a range of cardiac arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia ablation, three-dimensional cardiac mapping, and selected device-related electrophysiology procedures.

The addition of the dedicated laboratory reflects Mediclinic Heart Hospital’s ongoing investment in specialised cardiac services, clinical expertise and support the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular conditions.

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Mediclinic Southern Africa

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Email: media@mediclinic.co.za

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