A member asked:

Just took an ecg yesterday results came normal. should i still worry about a stroke? also will a blood test tell me if i have a damaged nerve or artery

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Why are you worried?: An ECG will not tell you about the blood vessels in your brain. A blood test cannot tell you if you have a damaged nerve or artery. Why are you worried? These are some of the things that can raise your risk of stroke or heart attack: smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, lack of exercise, high blood fat (cholesterol, triglycerides), diabetes, family history, poor diet. Search HT for advice.

Answered 5/25/2017

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