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What are the uses of electrocardiogram .does it can detect heart failure ..?
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EKG: Uses include detection of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, cardiac murmurs or arrhythmias, syncope evaluation, assessment of systemic diseases, & monitoring during anesthesia & in critically ill patients.
Answered 6/22/2013
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No: Heart failure is a clinical diagnosis - you have certain symptoms, such as shortness of breath and easy fatigue-ability, and if they are connected to abnormal heart function you may be diagnosed with heart failure. An ECG usually discloses underlying heart rhythm disturbances or the presence of coronary artery blockages, though much more can be detected.
Answered 6/10/2014
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It reflects: Electrical activity in heart...Echocardiogram is more useful tool for heart function but heart failure is a clinical diagnosis & can be systolic or diastolic.
Answered 6/23/2013
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