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What are Ventricular Arrhythmias
What Causes These Arrythmias
What Could Happen if Left Untreated
What are the Symptoms
How Will I Know if I Have this
How Will My Doctor Treat Me?
What happens after I go home

How Will I Know if I Have a Ventricular Arrythmia?

Your doctor may suspect a problem by your description of the symptoms you have had. They may diagnose the problem by...

Seeing the abnormal beats on a heart monitor or an EKG or stress test

An Electrophysiology Study (EPS) is also needed.

What Happens After I'm Home?

Some people with heart problems may have to limit their activities. Your doctor and nurse will explain any activity restrictions before you go home.

How Will My Doctor Treat Me?

It is likely that your doctor will want you to have Electrophysiology Studies (EPS). More than one EPS may be needed. A pamphlet is available from your nurse that explains this test.The goal of the EPS test is to try to find medication that will work to prevent your arrhythmia. Other treatments are also available. Your doctor will discuss these with you when and if they should be needed.

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