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)