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Can you detect a heart injury from an accident on ekg?
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Yes: You can identify there is a problem but would need further testing with cardiologist to know exact issues.
Answered 5/23/2016
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Not usually: Some post traumatic arrhythmias pvcs etc will be identified if some muscle is dead it may show echo cardio gram may show muscle dysfunction or valvular tears with leaks.
Answered 4/14/2014
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