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Can an ekg and having blood drawn and tested show heart failure?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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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Dr. Antonella Quattromani answered

Specializes in Cardiology - Cardiac Electrophysiology

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.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 12/29/2014

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A member asked:

Can an ekg and having blood drawn and tested show heart failure?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr. Antonella Quattromani answered

Dr Chilakapati agreed

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