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atrial arrhythmia
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atrial arrhythmia
by Karman__0, Jan 11, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Forum,
Could you please confirm if possible how many beats per minute a person,
in an arrhythmia state, needs to experience (and has been captured on a
24 hour holter monitor) to warrant an EPS Study?
Thank you in anticipation.
Regards,
Karman
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD APS, Jan 11, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Karman,
There is no absolute answer to this question given that an EPS study is done
on an overall review of events (the history, physical exam, and the holter findings.)
However, a tachycardia in the range of 150 beats per minute (occurring at rest)
is reason for investigation, whereas any syncopal event (passing out) with an
abnormal holter or just sensation of a rapid heart rate is reason enough for
an EPS study. In conclusion, it is never just one thing that leads the physician
to the EP lab, especially not something as simple as a fast heart beat and especially
considering that some EPS worthy rhythms are never even caught on holter!
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