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Originally Posted by Pennyt
I used to get them. When I asked my physician about them, he said it didn't hurt to have them, but it was unnecessary in his opinion as he listens to my arteries at visits. He said if there was an issue he would have heard it.
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You may want to get a second opinion or better yet another primary physician.
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heart rhythms can be quite complex and not all abnormal rhythms can be properly identified through a stethoscope check alone. In addition, blockages in the heart that can lead to heart attacks can’t be picked up on a stethoscope check.
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What a stethoscope check can tell your doctor about your heart health.