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Is there a difference between a resting ekg and just an ekg?

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Dr. Sheldon Brownstein answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Ekg: Typically Ekg is done while patient is resting

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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