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Tests for hidden heart disease
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Electrocardiograms, which monitor the heart's electrical patterns, don't reliably reveal the risk of having a heart attack. |
Unless you have symptoms of a heart problem, taking a cautionary look under the hood is unlikely to help—and could even be harmful.
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