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Does EKG tests always pick up heart Arrythmias ?

What is the guaranteed way to pick up a potential heart arrhythmia in a person ?
Asked On : Sat, 19 Dec 2009
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The least diagnostic test would be an EKG (12-lead or less) Next would be a Holter or Cardiac Event Monitor The Most diagnostic would be an ElectroPhysiology study. The test is done by a special trained cardiologist (electrophysiologist). During the test, your heart is actually stopped and started. This test is your best guarantee of finding a "potential" dysrhythmia
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