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Re: HEARTHEALTH: EKG
From: grateful mom (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 May 2008 11:05:18 -0500 (CDT)

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I am sorry that you had a difficult time. I have a signifigant heart history such that I have EKGs yearly. The older EKG machines require leads to be placed on the legs and arms as well as the chest. The archaic machines have you wired like Frankenstein and a suction cup on the chest that was moved about 10 times during the test. The newer machines do NOT require the placement of the leads on the legs and arms.
It is best that you remove your bra for this procedure.
Only your dr. can decide if a yearly EKG is necessary given your circumstances. It is a non-invasive diagnostic test that could save your health - why not?
Good luck.
At Thu, 22 May 2008, Ann wrote: >
>I am 36 and recently had an EKG because I have high blood pressure and
>am on Adderall for adult ADD. The test was horrible for personal
>reasons and I’m wondering if I will need to have it every year? Also,
>how do I know it was done correctly? Everything I’ve read says that the
>electrodes are placed on the chest, arms and legs, but mine were only
>placed on the chest. Can this test be done without completely exposing
>the patient and can a bra be worn during the test?

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