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Conduction System

- Summary
- About the conduction system
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Sumit Verma, M.D., FACC
Abdou Elhendy, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA
Robert I. Hamby, M.D., FACC, FACP

Questions for your doctor

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to the conduction system:

  1.   How does the conduction system work?

  2. How does the conduction system affect my heartbeat?

  3. Do you suspect a problem with my conduction system?

  4. What tests will be used to diagnose my condition?

  5. Do I have an arrhythmia? If so, what type?

  6. How can this condition affect my health?

  7. Do I need treatment for my arrhythmia? If so, what therapy will be considered?

  8. What signs or symptoms indicate a medical emergency with my arrhythmia?

  9. Can my arrhythmia get worse?

  10. How will my condition be monitored?

  11. How can this condition affect my pregnancy?

  12. Are my children at greater risk for developing an arrhythmia?

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Review Date: 03-16-2007
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