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Can an echocardiogram be the cause of a heart attack?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: An echocardiogram is just a test, an ultrasound of the heart. There are no side effects.

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/10/2013

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Dr. Mark Gujer md fasa answered

NO, but...: There are no negative effects from an echo test. If a stress echo is performed where the heart rate is intentionally raised, a person with heard desire already could experience symptoms.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/26/2015

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A member asked:

Can an echocardiogram be the cause of a heart attack?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Dr Hadied and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Mark Gujer md fasa answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

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