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Does Wearing An Underwear Affect An Ekg ?
Does wearing an underwire bra while getting an ekg afect the ekg ?
Wed, 27 Apr 2011
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All the metallic and electronic machines even a wrist watch do affect the normal functioning of the machine due to alteration of body's electromagnetic fields.It is best to remove all metallic and electronic items away from your body while undergoing such investigations.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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All the metallic and electronic machines even a wrist watch do affect the normal functioning of the machine due to alteration of body's electromagnetic fields.It is best to remove all metallic and electronic items away from your body while undergoing such investigations.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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