Electrophysiology (EP) Lab Inaugurated at RNT Medical College, Udaipur

Udaipur: A state-of-the-art Electrophysiology (EP) Lab (EP Study Unit) was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Cath Lab of the Cardiology Department, Ravindra Nath Tagore Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Udaipur. The new unit is equipped with advanced 2D and 3D mapping technology, and the 3D mapping system is the first of its kind in the entire southern Rajasthan region.

With the launch of this advanced facility, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment will now be possible for patients suffering from abnormal heart rhythms, including unusually fast, slow, or irregular heartbeats. EP study technology enables in-depth evaluation of the heart’s electrical system, allowing precise treatment and offering significant relief to patients with serious cardiac rhythm disorders.

Inaugurating the facility, RNT Medical College Principal Dr. Vipin Mathur said that the EP Lab is a major milestone for cardiac care in southern Rajasthan. He noted that patients will no longer need to travel to major metropolitan cities for advanced heart rhythm treatment. Dr. Mathur informed that the facility has been established at a cost of ₹3.5 crore, funded through the DMFT fund, and expressed gratitude on behalf of the college to District Collector Namit Mehta and all public representatives for their support.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sharma, Head of the Cardiology Department and Senior Professor, highlighted the clinical significance of EP studies, stating that this technology will prove highly effective in the treatment of heart rhythm disorders. He explained that an EP study is a specialized diagnostic procedure that involves detailed analysis of the heart’s electrical activity to accurately locate the source of abnormal rhythms. Subsequently, radiofrequency (RF) ablation is used to control the abnormal electrical pathway, providing long-term relief to patients.

The use of 2D and 3D mapping technology enables clear visualization of the heart’s three-dimensional structure, making the procedure more precise, safer, and faster. This minimally invasive technique eliminates the need for open-heart surgery, allowing patients to recover quickly and return to normal life sooner.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr. Archana Gokhru (Associate Professor), Dr. Deepak Ameta (Associate Professor), Dr. Raviraj (Assistant Professor), SSB Matron Sharda Garasia, Cath Lab In-charge Rajesh Nair, Senior Technical Assistant Lohit Dixit, Anil Jingar, Rajendra Singh Meena (Senior Radiographer), along with cardiology doctors, technical staff, and nursing staff.