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- 31/03/2021
What test shows blocked arteries in the heart?
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The most accurate method to detect blocked arteries remains an invasive test called cardiac angiography, which requires a catheter to be threaded into heart vessels. But the signs of blocked arteries may also be seen on an ECG.
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Consult a Cardiologist
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