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Write an essay detailing “possible common cardiac arrhythmia seen with Nuclear Cardiology stress testing". Please detail the potential or ability to enhance patient survival in the event of arrhythmia.
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Running head: ARRHYTHMIA
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Arrhythmia
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Common cardiac arrhythmia is seen with Nuclear Cardiology stress testing
Nuclear Cardiology Stress Testing primarily focuses on the blood flow to the heart and is
used to identify any blockages that may be interfering with this process. Arrhythmia is mostly
tested using other tests such as the Holter and event monitors as well as the implantable loop
recorders. These tests primarily establish if the heartbeats are irregular, slower, or faster, and
then appropriate treatment procedures are applied. The nuclear stress test can, however, lead to
knowledge that may help diagnose arrhythmia, seeing that it is done using radioactive tracers
that help create images of the heart muscles. It records how well blood reaches these muscles and
identifies any blockages that may be interfering with the process. These images can help identify
the rhythm of the heartbeats helping show any irregularities such as fastness and slowness t...