Ventricular Tachycardia: Medical History

Medical history (history) is an important component in the diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia (VT).

Family History

  • Do you have relatives who suffer from palpitations or other cardiac arrhythmias?

Social history

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • When did the palpitations first occur?
  • When did the palpitations last occur?
  • How often does the palpitations occur (daily, weekly, monthly)?
  • How does the palpitations start?
    • Suddenly?
    • Gradually?
  • In what situations does the palpitations occur?
    • Exciting situations/when exerting yourself?
    • Prolonged time after excitement or physical exertion?
    • During sleep
  • How many times does the heart beat per minute during racing?
  • Does the pulse beat regularly or irregularly during heart racing?
  • How long does the palpitations last?
  • How does the palpitations end?
    • Suddenly?
    • Gradually?
  • What other symptoms do you notice during heart racing?
    • Dizziness?*
    • Palpitations (heart palpitations)?*
    • Unconsciousness or impending unconsciousness?*

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.

Own anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • 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)