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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Fingers During An ECG Test?

hello, i received an electric shock through my index finger today about 4 hours ago, i have come from the doctors as i have svt they carried out an ecg while putting the electrodes on it felt like a temms machine tingling through me however it wasnt even plugged in when the doctor picked up the cord to plug in it gave him a little zap. my arm is now aching and i cant get it comfortable can you suggest anything?
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hi you had electric current about 4 hrs ago and during ECG you felt a little zap through your arm which is now aching. I would treat it as a normal phenomena after having electric shock and give you only reassurance since your ECG is normal and apparently no burning in your arms.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Fingers During An ECG Test?

hi you had electric current about 4 hrs ago and during ECG you felt a little zap through your arm which is now aching. I would treat it as a normal phenomena after having electric shock and give you only reassurance since your ECG is normal and apparently no burning in your arms.