How is Arrhythmia diagnosed?

Answer 1

To diagnose a heart arrhythmia, the patient may be asked about or tested for conditions that may trigger heart arrhythmia, such as Heart disease or a problem with the thyroid gland. The patient may have two kinds of heart monitoring tests: active and passive.

Answer 2

Arrythmias are diagnosed by means of an electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG). An ECG is a device that measures the electricity the heart produces. The current produces characteristic patterns written on a graph. The pattern is then read by an experienced technician or health professional to be diagnosed.

Answer 3

Abnormalities of the heart are diagnosed by analyzing the heartbeat (or pulse) and blood pressure. The rate, rhythm and regularity of the beat are assessed, as well as the strength and tension of the beat, against the arterial wall.

Answer 4

When no pulse is felt.

Arrhythmia is with out rhythm which means the heart is not beating regular or irregular, is is simply not beating.

Answer 5

Diagnosis of AEB is often suspected on the basis of the patient's description of the occurrence. An electrocardiogram (ECG) can confirm the diagnosis.

Answer 6

Presence of arrhythmia can be diagnosed by your primary care doctor. Type of arrhythmia can be diagnosed by an EKG. So the cost would be equal to an EKG and primary docotors consultation.