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2019年11月13日—Bradycardia·Electrocardiogram(ECGorEKG).Anelectrocardiogram,alsocalledanECGorEKG,isaprimarytoolforevaluatingbradycardia.

To diagnose bradycardia, a health care provider will usually perform a physical exam and listen to your heart with a stethoscope. He or she may ask you questions about your symptoms and medical history.

Your health care provider may recommend tests to check your heart rate and see if you have a heart problem that can cause bradycardia. Blood tests may be done to check for other conditions that can cause slow heartbeats, such as an infection, an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or an electrolyte imbalance.

An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is the main test used to diagnose bradycardia. An ECG measures the electrical activity of the heart. Sticky patches (electrodes) are placed on the chest and sometimes the arms and legs. Wires connect the electrodes to a computer, which displays the results. An ECG can show if the heart is beating too slow, too fa...