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How Can A Heart Ailment Be Diagnosed?
Is there a specific test to find out if one has a defect in the wiring between the top & bottom part of heart . My mother had this defect and was lucky someone was with her when hers separated @ 67yrs. She had to have pacemaker . My older brother collapsed from same issue someone was with him and was near hospital when happened had to have pacemaker . Doctor said it is a genetic flaw and that my sister and I should be checked , I am 61yrs.
Sat, 14 Jul 2018
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Heart ailment can be diagnosed by undergoing the following investigations:
1. Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG).
2. Echocardiogram with Doppler studies.
Kindly consult Cardiologist with the reports for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Heart ailment can be diagnosed by undergoing the following investigations:
1. Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG).
2. Echocardiogram with Doppler studies.
Kindly consult Cardiologist with the reports for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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