Exercise Electrocardiogram: What Affects The Test
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What Affects the Test
You may not be able to have the test or the results may not be accurate if:
- The electrodes are not securely attached to the skin.
- You take certain medicines, such as digoxin, phenothiazines, and some antiarrhythmic medicines.
- You have a low potassium level.
- You smoke or eat a heavy meal before the test.
| Last updated: | March 26, 2008 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, George Philippides, MD - Cardiology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman, MATC |
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