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If a patient has sinus tachycardia when having a stress test, whether threadmill or by injection, can this lead to a stroke in a doctors office?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sinus Tach.: If no other cardiac pathology or severe cardiovascular illness, very unlikely.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

If a patient has sinus tachycardia when having a stress test, whether threadmill or by injection, can this lead to a stroke in a doctors office?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Weisberger agreed

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