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Can a iridologist ascertain if someone has had 4 recent heart attacks? my 35 yr old healthy, not overweight daughter felt she was experiencing alarming symptoms such as sensations going down her left arm and strong unusual heart palpatations. she went to

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The : The short answer is no. Iridology is not supported by valid research studies and is widely considered quackery. Clincal data does not support correlations between illnesses and changes in the iris. In controlled experiments, iridologists have performed no better than chance in determining disease or the presence of a condition. The iris does not undergo substantial changes during an individual's life. Iris texture develops during gestation and remains unchanged after birth. There are variations in color during infancy and changes caused by glaucoma treatment. The unchanging nature of iris structures allows biometric technology which uses iris recognition for definite identification of individuals. Your daughter should see her doctor for clarification of the evaluation done in the emergency room and a perhaps a more focused investigation of her symptoms.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: I would see a cardiologist. There are some blood tests that can detect cardiac damage in the short term. There are also tests that can watch the heart function and see if any damage has been done to the heart muscle in the past. A cardiologist will be able to help you guide this.

Answered 9/28/2016

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