Arrhythmias : Symptoms, Diagnosis & Tests (Dysrhythmias, Abnormal heart rhythms, Bradycardia, Tachycardia)

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Arrhythmias

Alternate Names : Dysrhythmias, Abnormal heart rhythms, Bradycardia, Tachycardia

Symptoms & Signs

Chest pain
Fainting
Fast or slow heartbeat (palpitations)
Light-headedness, dizziness
Paleness
Shortness of breath
Skipping beats - changes in the pattern of the pulse
Sweating

You may not have symptoms.

Diagnosis & Tests

The doctor will listen to your heart with a stethoscope and feel your pulse. Your blood pressure may be low or normal.

The following tests may be performed to identify arrhythmias:

Ambulatory cardiac monitoring with a Holter monitor (used for 24 hours), event monitor, or loop recorder (worn for 2 weeks or longer)
Coronary angiography
ECG
Echocardiogram
Electrophysiology study (EPS)

If an arrhythmia is detected, various tests may be done to confirm or rule out suspected causes. EPS testing may be done to find the arrhythmia and determine the best treatment, especially if a pacemaker or catheter ablation procedure is being considered.

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Heart, section through the middle
Heart, front view
Atrioventricular block, ECG tracing
Normal heart rhythm
Bradycardia
Ventricular tachycardia
Conduction system of the heart

Review Date : 5/15/2008
Reviewed By : Alan Berger, MD, Assistant Professor, Divisions of Cardiology and Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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