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Is an ECG reliable?

2024-05-08 10:02:42
Can ECGs detect bradycardia? And how accurate is a 24 HR holter monitor. Do I need further testing? How accurate are CT scans, MRI and PET scans?
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ECG can detect bradycardia. Holter has sensitivity of around 50-70%. Other mentioned investigation can guide to diagnose the cause of bradycardia

Answered2024-05-08 18:20:33

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Yes ecg , holter and elr detect arrhythmia

Answered2024-05-08 10:13:34

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