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what is a EP I have noticed many of you using this term and i have no clue what your talking about!!! plus are there any other terms i need to know

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An EP is an electrophysiologist who is a cardiologist who specialises in rhythm problems. They are the cardio electicians rather than the normal cardios who you meet who are just plumbers..

Bob

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Couldn't have put it better myself Bob

Eileen

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iris1205

great definition!

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