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A member asked:

When patient has a bilateral breast implants where do you apply the chest leads?

5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Normal locations: Over the breasts.

Dr Mancoll agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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EKG?: Ekg leads can be placed on the arms, legs and back.

Answered 9/9/2013

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Same as always: Implants don't interfere with ekg leads. Typically leads do not go directly on the breast anyways.

Answered 9/10/2013

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No difference: These would essentially be applied in the same fashion as a large breasted woman.

Answered 11/17/2013

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