Tag Archives: Loop Recorder
25
Aug

Cardiac Diagnostic Tests

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 [...]

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22
Jul

Atrial Fibrillation Part II of II

Atrial Fibrillation Part II of II     Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation   Many people with AFib don’t feel any symptoms.   Others are able to tell the moment it occurs.   The symptoms associated with AFib are different for everybody.   The symptoms depend on the cause of the AFib (such as heart problems [...]

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16
Jun

The Loop Recorder

CARDIAC EVENT LOOP RECORDER 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 [...]

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16
Jun

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 [...]

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23
Apr

Cardiac Equipment (ECGs, Loop Recorders and Holter Monitors) to Diagnose Arrhythmias Part I of IV

There are many common diagnostic equipment that a physician uses to evaluate patients suspected of having an arrhythmia. Electrocardiogram (ECG): An ECG is the most basic tool used to evaluate patients with a suspected arrhythmia.  It is usually the initial test performed because it is the least invasive test.  An ECG detects and records the [...]

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