Symptoms of arrhythmia and examination of an arrhythmia patient

Patient's medical history, clinical examination and resting ECG are the cornerstones for diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias. The majority of severe heart diseases can be excluded with a careful medical history and a thorough clinical examination. For the identification of rare inherited severe arrhythmias it is essential to record the patient’s family history. Resting ECG often provides valuable diagnostic clues concerning the aetiology of the symptom.