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Intermittent cardiac arrhythmia found during carotid cta 3 yrs ago, no followup at that time. now feeling heart rate spikes in my chest. ask for cta?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

A CTA is not a very: good way to evaluate cardiac arrhythmia. See a health care provider and explain your concerns. They will order the correct evaluation for you.

Answered 3/17/2017

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A member asked:

Intermittent cardiac arrhythmia found during carotid cta 3 yrs ago, no followup at that time. now feeling heart rate spikes in my chest. ask for cta?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

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