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During ekg test, would chest leads movement or being loose cause false positive results such as distortion, noise baseline, t wave inv latterly?

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Dr. John Szawaluk answered

Yes: It is important for the leads to be secure and not move or significant artifact will occur. The technician or doctor performing the test shoul recognize this and correct the problem.

Answered 2/1/2013

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A member asked:

During ekg test, would chest leads movement or being loose cause false positive results such as distortion, noise baseline, t wave inv latterly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Szawaluk answered

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