Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Had Abnormal EKG With Underwired Bra On. EKG Was Not Normal Without Underwired Bra. Uggestions?
Hi! I am a registered nurse and had an ekg Monday. I had an underwire bra on and the tech did not have me remove it, The ekg was abnormal. I went for a repeat the next day with different tech and no bra and was normal sinus rhythm. Can underwires interfere with the conduction of the test? My GP says metal and ekg leads dont mix.
Mon, 1 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing in with an inportant practical question.
Your GP might be right as metal and ekg leads are not supposed to cause any artifactual errors in EKG recording.
There are many smaller details affecting the pick up of electric signals. They can be due to improper contact of lead with body, not enough conduction gel to pick good signals or slight errors in postition of leads.
You make consult your doctor and go for a higher test (echocardiography) in necessary.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for writing in with an inportant practical question.
Your GP might be right as metal and ekg leads are not supposed to cause any artifactual errors in EKG recording.
There are many smaller details affecting the pick up of electric signals. They can be due to improper contact of lead with body, not enough conduction gel to pick good signals or slight errors in postition of leads.
You make consult your doctor and go for a higher test (echocardiography) in necessary.
Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Cardiac electrophysiology
Loading Online Doctors....