Diagosing Heart Electrical Problems

Electrical problems or arrhythmias:

• Electrocardiogram 
  This painless test records the electrical activity of the heart and is a very useful in detecting heart disease.

• Holter monitoring
  A Holter monitor is used to see how the heart responds to normal activity. This painless test involves wearing a monitor for 24 to 48 hours.

• Electrophysiology study
  The purpose of the study is to diagnose the cause of heart arrhythmia. The test, in which several catheters are threaded from your groin to your heart, records the electrical pathways and activity in your heart.

• Tilt table test
  During the test, the patient lies on a table that is manipulated to simulate lying down and standing. This test measures heart rate and blood pressure and is used to evaluate the causes of unexplained fainting or severe lightheadedness.