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Living with Atrial Fibrillation
Afib Tests
Review the many tests used to diagnose AFib.
The EKG records the electrical pattern of your heart. It will show if your heart beat is regular or not.
This is a device that is worn on the outside of your body between 24 hours or a few weeks. It records your heart rhythm and rate to help your healthcare professional understand how often and what abnormal rhythms your heart is doing.
The echo technician gently presses a wand on your chest that takes pictures of your heart’s chambers and valves while your heart is beating. Like a sonogram or ultrasound of the heart.
Blood tests may include thyroid function, kidney function and liver function tests will help guide your AFib treatment. Your healthcare professional may also adjust your medicines based on results of other tests that measure your kidney function.
Stress tests show how blood flows to your heart while exercising. Stress tests can be performed on a treadmill or using medication to simulate exercise while technologists are monitoring your electrical rhythms and vital signs.
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