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How accurate/good are EKGs at accessing heart problems, by themselves ?
| Question is related to | |
|---|---|
| Diseases and Conditions | Chest pain, Heartburn, Lethary, light headedness, Heart attack |
| Treatment/Therapy | Cardiac electrophysiology |
| Lab Tests | Electrocardiography |
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