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Alternate Names : V Tach
Ventricular Tachycardia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
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:
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Ventricular Tachycardia: Prevention & Expectations
Author: Susan Woods, MD Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN Date Reviewed: 07/31/01