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Do ekg's detect arrhythmia?
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ECG : The ECG is the test from which arrhythmia s are identified and diagnosed.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Not always: Sometimes an ekg can't detect an arrhythmia. A patient must be experiencing the rhythm disturbance when the ekg is performed. There are other methods to detect arrhythmias such as a holter monitor or an event monitor. Check with your primary provider if your condition warrants this test.
Answered 8/24/2013
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