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9. Side Effects of EKGs and EEGs

The EKG itself does not often cause extreme side effects. Patients may find the adhesive on the electrodes irritate their skin. Following an EKG stress test, some patients may experience an irregular heart rhythm. In a few rare cases, patients have had a heart attack, though it was the exercise or medications that caused this reaction, not the EKG itself. EEGs are also fairly safe. People with epilepsy are at risk for seizures, which are triggered by flashing lights and other environmental factors during the procedure.

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