Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of extrasystoles.
Family history
- Do you have relatives who suffer from cardiac strokes or other arrhythmias?
Social history
- Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?
Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- When did the heart palpitations first occur?
- When did the heart stumble last occur?
- How often does the heart stumble occur (daily, weekly, monthly)?
- How does the heart stumble start?
- Suddenly?
- Gradually?
- In what situations does the heart stumble occur?
- After alcohol consumption?
- After drinking coffee, tea or other caffeinated beverages?
- Exciting situations / during efforts?
- Prolonged time after excitement or physical exertion?
- During sleep
- How many times does the heart beat per minute during cardiac stumbles?
- Does the pulse beat regularly or irregularly during the heart stumble?
- How long does the heart stumble last?
- How does the heart stumble end?
- Suddenly?
- Gradually?
- What other symptoms do you notice during heart stuttering?
- Drowsiness?
- Unconsciousness or threat of unconsciousness?*
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you like to drink coffee or black or green tea? If so, how many cups per day
- Do you drink any other or additional caffeinated beverages? If so, how much of each?
- Do you smoke? If yes, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
- Do you drink alcohol? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (cardiovascular disease)
- Operations
- Allergies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
