The top image shows a normal ECG wave strip pattern, while the bottom image shows an EKG of a patient with rapid atrial fibrillation with large peaks that are irregular. What drugs are used to treat and manage atrial fibrillation? This article will introduce you to treatments for AFib. Other...
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG):This is the primary test to determine when an arrhythmia is atrial fibrillation. The ECG can help the doctor distinguish AFib from other arrhythmias that may have similar symptoms (atrial flutter, ventricular tachycardia, or runs of ventricular tachycardia). The test ...
Your doctor will diagnose atrial fibrillation on an electrocardiogram (EKG) machine. This heart tracing shows a distinct pattern in the electricity of the heart that your doctor can diagnose. If your AFib comes and goes, you may need to wear a continuous heart monitor (Holter monitor) to diagn...