An "esophogeal lead" may be used in certain advanced electrophysiology procedures; the esophageal lead uses an electrode placed inside the esophagus, which allows for high quality measurements of the electrical activity of the left atrium.
An "esophogeal lead" may be used in certain advanced electrophysiology procedures. The esophageal lead uses an electrode. This electrode is placed inside the esophagus. The esophagus allows for high quality measurements of the electrical activity of the left atrium.