Cardiac Electrophysiology (also known as Cardiac Electrophysiologies, Electrophysiologies, Cardiac): The study of the electrical activity and characteristics of the HEART; MYOCARDIUM; and CARDIOMYOCYTES.

NIH MeSH · D054849Disciplines and Occupations

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Also known asCardiac Electrophysiologies · Electrophysiologies, Cardiac · Electrophysiology, Cardiac

Definition

The study of the electrical activity and characteristics of the HEART; MYOCARDIUM; and CARDIOMYOCYTES.

MeSH classification

  • H01.158.344.528.500
  • H01.158.782.236.500
  • H02.403.429.163.300

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Common questions about Cardiac Electrophysiology

What does Cardiac Electrophysiology mean in medicine?
The study of the electrical activity and characteristics of the HEART; MYOCARDIUM; and CARDIOMYOCYTES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Cardiac Electrophysiology known by any other names?
Yes. Cardiac Electrophysiology is also referred to as Cardiac Electrophysiologies, Electrophysiologies, Cardiac, Electrophysiology, Cardiac in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Cardiac Electrophysiology sit in the medical classification?
Cardiac Electrophysiology falls under the broader medical category "Disciplines and Occupations" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: H01.158.344.528.500, H01.158.782.236.500, H02.403.429.163.300). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D054849) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗