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Is It Normal To Have Bruises At The Site Of Patches Placed For ECG?
I recently had an ECG and patches were placed on my chest and abdomen. I had the test Last Monday and I have bruises where each patch was. Is this normal? My email address is YYYY@YYYY . The test was not completed as the camera was not working correctly. I am scheduled for the procedure tomorrow mor
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Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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The patches have a adhesive which is supposed to be skin friendly, but we have seen this type of local reaction in a quite number of patients.
But his does not usually require any treatment. So just relax and tell this to your attendant at hospital next time you have this test.
The patches have a adhesive which is supposed to be skin friendly, but we have seen this type of local reaction in a quite number of patients.
But his does not usually require any treatment. So just relax and tell this to your attendant at hospital next time you have this test.
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