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- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
What is the best test to check for heart problems?
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Heart problems are of different types affecting different parts such as blood vessels, valves, musculature and functional activity. Tests are done according to the cause & type of heart problem and few of them are ECG, 2DECHO, TMT, CT coronary angiogram.
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Consult a Cardiologist
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