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If i have heart problems would the ekg have picked it up?could it have missed? having chest pains and heart felt on fire badly.panic or heart attack?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not the heart : Sounds like your chest pain is non cardiac and a workup for other causes should be sought.

Answered 12/9/2013

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EKG: A ekg is the first test when someone has chest pain. It isnt very sensitive or specific. If you were having a fulminant heart attack yes it likely would have picked it up. If you are continuing to experience chest pain you should seek further help from your doctor.

Answered 10/4/2016

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