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• 50 Years
• 31/03/2021

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Can ECG detect heart problems?

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Dr Chandra P

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 5+ Yrs

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An ECG may reveal abnormalities in heart rhythm, signs of blocked arteries or damage from a previous heart attack, or an enlarged heart.

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