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What does an ecg do and why do would i need one?
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Measures: Electrical signals coming from heart muscle...Use to diagnose heart rhythm problems and active ischemia.
Answered 3/28/2013
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Many things: Ecg measures the rhythm of the heart. There are many reasons to have an ECG including evaluation of heart rhythm, palpitations, damage to the heart, etc.
Answered 6/10/2014
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