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Rib fracture and ECO

2021-09-28 12:45:57
I m 66 and have rib fracture in my left side of chest 6th and 7th rib.. It is only partially healed not completely.. I need to do an Eco for my heart.. Can I go for it? Will it be safe since they press the chest area? Please reply
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ECG is more important and urgent. Go ahead with ECG. Fracture status won’t change Pain is generally caused on ECG as no one presses over chest too much .

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