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Ventricular Tachycardia


Diagnosis & Tests

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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