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Can an ekg and having blood drawn and tested show heart failure?
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Not on their own : Heart failure is diagnosed by taking a good history and performing a careful physical examination of the patient. The ekg and a blood test such as bnp are supplemental to the diagnosis.
Answered 9/8/2019
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CHF: The ECG can show signs of enlargement of the heart and other abnormalities that can be associated with CHF there is a blood test called bnp that can indicate congestive heart failure.
Answered 12/29/2014
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