Arrhythmias, Cardiac

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Test:

ECG (AB). To exclude cardiac pathology., the fol-lowing tests may be ordered: AST, LDI-i, CPK, al-dolase. For interpretation, see Pathology

Sign:

Atrial fibrillation, apex beat, extrasystolic beats,tachycardia, bradycardia, gallop rhythm, dicrotic pulse

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Phys:

Cause of arrhythmia must be determined, and may include myocardial infarct, cardiomyopathy, valvular disease, hyperthyroidism, exercise, alco­hol, drugs