Identifying Heart Rhythm Disorders (HRD) encompasses many aspects including a careful study of medical and family history. Often, people with HRD may not experience any indications at all or they may exhibit symptoms that can appear unconnected to the heart such as giddiness, fainting or shortness of breath.
Heart Rhythm Disorder specialists at Narayana Health take these factors into account and conduct relevant examinations, together with the ones listed below to discover the exact reason behind a disorder.
The following tests may be chosen depending on the symptoms:
This test is conducted using a machine that is attached to the legs, arms and chest with 10 electrodes to record the heart's electric signals that generate heart beats. The test can help doctors notice irregular heartbeats, previous heart attacks, and difficulty in the conduction of impulses in the heart.
When Heart Rhythm Disorders cannot be detected by the ECG tests, the patient is given a small phone-sized device which is slung around the patient’s neck, kept in the pocket or attached to their chest by five adhesive electrode patches. This device records irregular heart rhythms every 24-48 hours. It may be worn for up to a month.
The Tilt Table test evaluates blood pressure-related reasons for fainting (syncope). The heart rhythm and blood pressure are continuously observed while a patient rests on a special table. The table can tilt the patient upright at a 70-80 degree angle for about 30-45 minutes. A fainting incident can point out that the patient experienced vasovagal or neurocardiogenic fainting, which is not life threatening.
