A member asked:

Will 1 loose electrode on an ecg cause the results to be all over the place?

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Dr. Elden Rand answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Some leads: Only the ECG waves generated by information from the loose lead will be affected.

Answered 6/10/2014

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ECG : A loose electrode can cause the tracing to be very unsteady and full of artifact.

Answered 2/27/2020

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