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How useful have u found microvolt t-wave alternans testing to be predicting sudden death? can a general cardiologist conduct this test or only a ep?

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

YES AND YES: It is evry sensitive test for predtion for sudden death general cardiologist can perform the test .Need a special type of equipment if that is available at the doc office that can be safly done.

Answered 10/31/2015

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