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Does normal ekg & stress test rule out heart issue? enlarged heart in xray, edema, no breath, sweats
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No: No, those tests are not good at picking up valve problems , or heart muscle weakness. An echocardiogram may be a useful addition.
Answered 5/10/2018
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No: If you have enalarged heart and sob you might need echocardiogram to rule out for enlarged and weak heart.
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