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Would an old heart attack show up on an ecg? if so which wave would show it?
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Q wave: There are patterns in old heart attack waves on ekg. Often several specific leads will show the scar on particular, specific walls of the heart. Review this with your doctor.
Answered 4/3/2013
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Q waves: Can be seen but echocardiogram is more specific.
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