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


Arrhythmias

Alternative Names:
Dysrhythmias; Abnormal heart rhythms; Bradycardia; Tachycardia 

Symptoms:

The person may not have symptoms.



Signs and tests:

A 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:

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




Review Date: 12/14/2004
Reviewed By: Fabian Arnaldo, M.D., Department of Cardiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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