Electrocardiogram
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What Affects the Test
Reasons you may not be able to have the test or why the results may not be helpful include:
- Not having the electrodes securely attached to your skin.
- Moving or talking during the test.
- Exercising before the test.
- Being anxious or breathing very deeply or rapidly.
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Last Updated:
March 26, 2008- Author:
- Robin Parks, MS
- Medical Review:
- E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
George Philippides, MD - Cardiology
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