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Can ekg detect heart failure?
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Not really: Ecg can detect rhythm abnormalities and certain changes in the heart that may be associated with heart failure, however cannot diagnose heart failure.
Answered 10/24/2019
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No : Heart failure is a clinical diagnosis. The classic, accepted definition of heart failure is heart disease that limits the cardiovascular system to delivery adequate oxygen to meet the body's demands/needs. There are many heart diseases that can cause heart failure. An ECG may provide a clue to the diagnosis of several of those diseases.
Answered 6/29/2019
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