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I am a 24 year old female that just had an ekg that said normal sinus biatrial enlargement (what the machine said) see doctors notes for interpretation. but i dont see any notes. do ekg machines ever diagnose wrong due to anxiety at time of ekg?

Q: i am a 24 year old female that just had an ekg that said normal sinus biatrial enlargement (what the machine said) see doctors notes for interpretation. but i dont see any notes. do ekg machines ever diagnose wrong due to anxiety at time of ekg?

: The diagnosis made by the EKG machine is not always correct and that is why a doctor always interprets the EKG. If there is any question about the interpretation, you should see a cardiologist who can evaluate you, including looking at and diagnosing your EKG. Good luck!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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The diagnosis made by the EKG machine is not always correct and that is why a doctor always interprets the EKG. If there is any question about the interpretation, you should see a cardiologist who can evaluate you, including looking at and diagnosing your EKG. Good luck!

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Answered 8/7/2023

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A member asked:

I am a 24 year old female that just had an ekg that said normal sinus biatrial enlargement (what the machine said) see doctors notes for interpretation. but i dont see any notes. do ekg machines ever diagnose wrong due to anxiety at time of ekg?

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Dr Colantino agreed

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