Ventricular Tachycardia: Diagnosis & Tests (V Tach)

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Ventricular Tachycardia

Alternate Names : V Tach

Ventricular Tachycardia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia begins with a medical history and physical exam. An EKG will show a certain abnormal pattern. The healthcare provider may order these additional tests to determine the cause of the VT:

blood tests

chest X-ray

echocardiogram, which uses ultrasound waves to study the heart

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Author: Susan Woods, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 07/31/01

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