What is the difference between a Cath Lab Technician and an EP Technician?

<p dir="ltr">A &lt;a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/cath-lab-technology-chp"&gt;Cath Lab Technician&lt;/a&gt; and an Electrophysiology (EP) Technician both assist in cardiovascular procedures, but their roles focus on different aspects of heart care.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">A Cath Lab Technician primarily <strong>works during diagnostic and interventional procedures </strong>like angiograms, angioplasties, and stent placements, which involve blood vessels and the heart's structure.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">In contrast, an EP Technician <strong>specializes in procedures related to the heart's electrical system, </strong>such as diagnosing and treating arrhythmias through pacemaker implantations, cardiac ablations, and electrophysiology studies.&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">While both roles require similar skills in handling advanced equipment, EP Technicians focus more on managing heart rhythm disorders, whereas Cath Lab Technicians handle structural heart issues.</p>

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