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Would a normal ekg rule out serious arrhythmias or no?

Q: would a normal ekg rule out serious arrhythmias or no?

: Normal EKG shows only that there is no arrhythmia at the time the EKG is done. It says nothing about arrthymthias, including dangerous ones, at other times. Discuss with your doctor.

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Normal EKG shows only that there is no arrhythmia at the time the EKG is done. It says nothing about arrthymthias, including dangerous ones, at other times. Discuss with your doctor.

Answered 9/4/2022

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Would a normal ekg rule out serious arrhythmias or no?

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