No changes necessary. No changes necessary. Put on surgical gown. In some cases, your chest is shaved. You may feel some discomfort when electrodes are attached to your chest.
Discomfort disappears when the test is finished.
Equipment used Electrodes. Description of test Lie on your left side during the procedure. A transducer is placed over your heart and held in place by an elastic strap. Breathe slowly or hold your breath when requested, so variations in your breathing do not distort test results. Do not talk or move during this procedure, unless asked to do so.