How to Prepare for an ECG

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Prepare yourself for the equipment that will be attached to you.. Be aware of how it will feel.. Remove your jewelry and any other accessories.

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Prepare yourself for the equipment that will be attached to you.

Step 1

Prepare yourself for the equipment that will be attached to you.

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Be aware of how it will feel.

Step 2

Be aware of how it will feel.

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Remove your jewelry and any other accessories.

Step 3

Remove your jewelry and any other accessories.

4

Lie still for the duration of the test.

Step 4

Lie still for the duration of the test.

5

Follow-up with your doctor.

Step 5

Follow-up with your doctor.

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Understand what an ECG is measuring.

Step 6

Understand what an ECG is measuring.

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Be aware of possible reasons why your doctor may have ordered an ECG.

Step 7

Be aware of possible reasons why your doctor may have ordered an ECG.

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Obtain follow-up tests as needed.

Step 8

Obtain follow-up tests as needed.

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