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What Is Best Test For Heart Condition?

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Posted on Wed, 21 Feb 2024
Question: Hi i would like to know the best Test to see yhe condition of heart. I sometimes like while laying in bed at night watching videos feel pressure or kinda pinch pain for second on the right side so i took tension one day thinking of might i get heart attack while sleeping.

Therefore, i would like to know best heart diagnostic test to see whether whole heart is working fine or not and to see basically its is 99% perfect or not.

Please recommend.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ECG

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome,

ECG is the best initial test to rule out any heart attack type of issue.

If anything shows up on ECG or your symptoms are persistent, then specialist may order further tests like echo, etc.

Regards,
Dr Vaishalee
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What Is Best Test For Heart Condition?

Brief Answer: ECG Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome, ECG is the best initial test to rule out any heart attack type of issue. If anything shows up on ECG or your symptoms are persistent, then specialist may order further tests like echo, etc. Regards, Dr Vaishalee