| Addison's Disease | The Condition
"...These may include an elevated blood level of potassium, a low blood level of sodium, a shift in the ratio of certain white blood cells, or surprising changes on an EKG or chest X-ray that are caused by high potassium or low blood volume..."
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Angina |
The Condition
"...Clinical evaluation of all patients with angina should include an electrocardiogram (EKG) at rest and a chest X-ray..."
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Arrhythmias/Dysrhythmias |
The Condition
"...Diagnosis & Tests One test that may required for diagnosis is an electrocardiogram, also called ECG or EKG..."
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Edema (Water Retention) |
The Condition
"...Blood tests, a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (ECG) may be ordered..."
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Endocarditis |
The Condition
"...Diagnostic tests may include laboratory blood counts and blood cultures, electrocardiogram, X-rays of the heart and lungs, including echocardiogram..."
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Hypokalemia |
The Condition
"...may be manifested clinically by neuromuscular disorders ranging from weakness to paralysis, by electrocardiographic abnormalities (depression of the T wave and elevation of the U wave as seen on an electrocardiogram), by renal disease, and by gastrointestinal disorders..."
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Marfan's Syndrome |
The Condition
"...Diagnosis is based on a detailed medical and family history; complete physical examination; height measurement; eye examination by an ophthalmologist; X-rays, electrocardiogram (EKG), and echocardiogram of the heart; and X-rays of the spine..."
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Need For Routine Preventative Health Measures |
Recommendation Test for Cardiac Risk Factors
"An electrocardiogram is recommended every three to five years after the age of 50, or after 30 if at high risk for heart attacks..."
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage |
The Condition
"...You also may have an electrocardiogram (EKG)..."
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