Cardiac Diagnostic Tests Because the electrical system of the heart is complex, cardiologists or heart rhythm experts who use special testing equipment are required to diagnose abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmias). To unearth the problem, the physician will ask about symptoms. obtain a medical history, give a thorough physical exam, and order the following [...]
The Holter Monitor
CARDIAC HOLTER MONITOR Many people have occasional irregular heartbeats which are commonly referred to as arrhythmias. Whether these arrhythmias are important or not depends on four main criteria: i) The type of arrhythmia. ii) The frequency of their occurrence. iii) How long they last. iv) Whether they occur at the same time you have [...]
Advantages of Prescribing a Loop Recorder
The definition of arrhythmia is irregular heartbeats. This term is quite vague and encompasses many different abnormalities that have irregular heartbeats. Diagnosing a patient with a general term of an “arrhythmia” is akin to diagnosing a patient with a “heart condition”. This general term provides little useful information for the patient or the [...]