Arrhythmia

Diagnosis - Arrhythmia

About Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that can occur in a healthy heart or can can indicate a problem. The primary function of the heart is to supply blood to the rest of the body. Each heart beat is controlled by electrical impulses traveling through the heart.The regular beating of the heart moves blood throughout the body. In the normal heart, these electrical impulses occur in regular intervals.

Normally, the heartbeats 60-100 rimes a minute.This is called "sinus rhythm". Depending upon the needs of the body, it may beat faster (sinus tachycardia) during exercise or slower (sinus bradycardia) such as during sleep. When the heart beats irregularly, this can results in a rhythm disorder, or "cardiac arrhythmia.

Arrhythmias are common abnormalities of the heart beat. There are many types of arrhythmias. Generally speaking, those that originate from the top chambers of the heart (atria) are called "supraventricular arrhythmias" while those that come from the lower chambers of the heart ("ventricles") arc called ventricular arrhythmias.

Arrhythmias can sometimes be frightening when they occur, but in many uses they are not life threatening and can be of-feclivelv treated with medications. Discussion with a physician is advised.

How To Prepare
The doctor will choose a monitor that is best for you. A few small electrodes will be placed on the skin of your chest by a technician. Small areas on the skin may be shaved or cleaned. The electrodes will be connected by thin wires to a battery-operated tape recorder (monitor) which you wear in a pouch over your shoulder. You then can go about your daily routine, being sure to complete the diary or to activate the monitor when you have symptoms.

The accuracy and usefulness of this test depend on how care-fully you record your activities and symptoms and the times (hey occurred.

You will not be able to shower or bathe during the recording period so be sure to do so beforehand.

Avoid wearing jewelry or clothes with metal buttons or buckles that can interfere with the monitor. Women should not wear an underwire bra for this reason.

If you have any concerns regarding the need for the test, its risks, or how it will be done, be sure to discuss them with your doctor.





	Diagnosis - Arrhythmia About Arrhythmia Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that can occur in a healthy heart or can can indicate a problem. The primary function of the heart is to supply blood to the rest of the body. Each heart beat is controlled by electrical impulses traveling through the heart.The regular beating of the heart moves blood throughout the body. In the normal heart, these electrical impulses occur in regular intervals. Normally, the heartbeats 60-100 rimes a minute.This is called "sinus rhythm". Depending upon the needs of the body, it may beat faster (sinus tachycardia) during exercise or slower (sinus bradycardia) such as during sleep. When the heart beats irregularly, this can results in a rhythm disorder, or "cardiac arrhythmia. Arrhythmias are common abnormalities of the heart beat. There are many types of arrhythmias. Generally speaking, those that originate from the top chambers of the heart (atria) are called "supraventricular arrhythmias" while those that come from the lower chambers of the heart ("ventricles") arc called ventricular arrhythmias. Arrhythmias can sometimes be frightening when they occur, but in many uses they are not life threatening and can be of-feclivelv treated with medications. Discussion with a physician is advised. How To Prepare The doctor will choose a monitor that is best for you. A few small electrodes will be placed on the skin of your chest by a technician. Small areas on the skin may be shaved or cleaned. The electrodes will be connected by thin wires to a battery-operated tape recorder (monitor) which you wear in a pouch over your shoulder. You then can go about your daily routine, being sure to complete the diary or to activate the monitor when you have symptoms. The accuracy and usefulness of this test depend on how care-fully you record your activities and symptoms and the times (hey occurred. You will not be able to shower or bathe during the recording period so be sure to do so beforehand. Avoid wearing jewelry or clothes with metal buttons or buckles that can interfere with the monitor. Women should not wear an underwire bra for this reason. If you have any concerns regarding the need for the test, its risks, or how it will be done, be sure to discuss them with your doctor. The information contained in this web site is presented for information purposes only, and is not intended to substitute in any way a consultation with a physician or competent healthcare professional for medical diagnosis and/or treatment.