Your healthcare provider will take several steps to diagnose sinus tachycardia.
During your initial office visit, your healthcare provider will spend time with you and learn more about your symptoms and overall health. They will:
● Conduct a physical exam
● Discuss your medical history and your current medical conditions
● Listen to your heart and lungs with a stethoscope
● Check your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen level
Depending on your exam results, medical history and symptoms, your healthcare provider will order tests to determine the underlying cause of sinus tachycardia or rule out other types of tachycardia or irregular heart rates or rhythms, also called arrhythmias.
This imaging test takes pictures of the heart, lungs and nearby blood vessels.
A type of ultrasound, an echocardiogram (echo) shows the function and structure of your heart. It can also detect blood clots.
An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) records the electrical activity in your heart through electrodes attached to the body and connected to a machine with wires.
For this test, you will walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bicycle while connected to heart monitoring equipment. The test shows how well your heart functions during physical activity, including whether blood flow to the heart is reduced with exertion.
A patch monitor is a battery-operated ECG that sticks to your chest. While wearing the patch monitor, you can do nearly all your usual activities, even showering. The test usually lasts two to four weeks.
