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Whay tests can be done to show tissue damage to the heart?
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Many: Consult a doctor to determine which, if any, are appropriate. A good history and physical exam is a good start. Ekg, echo, mri, ct, and more invasive tests can also be used, depending on the indication.
Answered 12/30/2016
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Several: Many tests are capable of detecting damaged heart tissue including: ekg, echocardiography, nuclear perfusion imaging, gated nuclear scanning, mri, and coronary angiography.
Answered 2/2/2014
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