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. 2020 Apr 1;17(9):e233–e241. doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2020.03.028

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Guidance on EP procedures for urgent, semiurgent, or nonurgent procedures in the hospital setting. See text for details. AF = atrial fibrillation; AFL = atrial flutter; AV = atrioventricular; AVB = atrioventricular block; CHB = complete heart block; CIED = cardiac implantable electronic device; COVID-19 = coronavirus disease 2019; CRT = cardiac resynchronization therapy; ED = emergency department; EOS = end of service; EP = electrophysiology; ERI = elective replacement indicator; HF = heart failure; ICD = implantable cardioverter defibrillator; ICU = intensive care unit; LAA = left atrial appendage; LBBB = left bundle-branch block; PAPR = powered air-purifying respirator; PM = permanent pacemaker; PPE = personal protective equipment; PUI = patient under investigation for COVID-19; PVC = premature ventricular contraction; RVR = rapid ventricular rate; SND = sinus node dysfunction; SVT = supraventricular tachycardia; TEE = transesophageal echocardiography; VT = ventricular tachycardia; WPW = Wolff-Parkinson-White.