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Would the heart rhythm different during a heart attack? can it be detected with a stereoscope?
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No: You need a ekg tracing to detect an abnormal rhythm - if you are having symptoms , please go see a physician immidiately.
Answered 10/24/2017
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It can be: During a heart attack the cardiac rhythm can be different -- but it may not be. Consequently, just listening to the heart is not a good way to detect a heart attack.
Answered 10/4/2016
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