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Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

The diagnosis of atrial fibrillation begins with a medical history and physical exam. The healthcare provider may order tests, including the following:

  • blood tests to rule out problems causing the irregular heart rate
  • chest X-ray, to detect problems in the lungs
  • echocardiogram, which uses ultrasounds to look at blood flow in the heart
  • electrocardiogram, or ECG, which measures the electrical activity of the heart

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    Atrial Fibrillation: Prevention & Expectations

    Author: Bill Harrison, MD
    Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
    Date Reviewed: 09/24/01



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