Diary of Symptoms for a Heart Rhythm Problem

If your doctor thinks you might have a heart rhythm problem, he or she may ask you to keep a diary of symptoms. This information can help your doctor find out what type of rhythm problem you have.

In your diary, include the following:

• How fast or slow was your heart beating? See how to check your pulse.
• Was your heart rhythm regular or irregular?
• What symptoms did you have?
• What time of day did your symptoms occur?
• How long did your symptoms last?
• What were you doing when your symptoms started?
• What may have helped your symptoms go away?

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