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Is an ekg and chest x-ray that are normal reliable for heart issues?

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Both test could: Help in diagnosis and both can be normal in any heart condition. It will be ok to use both test to start in diagnosis work up. If negative and diagnosis still suspected stress test and/or echocardiogram. The doctor should decide depending on the suspicion and diagnosis.

Answered 6/6/2013

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