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Very good evening doctors. can being very nervous or anxious cause or contribute to bad results on a nuclear stress test or the test where you get the leads and electric measures your heart--i forget if that is an echocardiogram or electrocardiogram?
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Most medical technicians and assistants are very familiar with anxious patients and will adjust procedures to enhance relaxation and improve cooperation. Your emotional state should not impact the outcomes of your described tests.
Answered 10/14/2022
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