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Female ECG guidance

Understand where the electrodes are placed and what to expect at your appointment.

Your comfort and privacy

You are welcome to bring a chaperone to your ECG appointment at the West Seattle office. Dr. Brown works alone there, so a female staff member is not available to act as a chaperone.

You can usually keep your bra on, or choose a paper gown that covers your breasts. The examiner needs access to the chest to place the electrodes and may need to work around or temporarily lift clothing.

If you prefer an appointment where female staff are usually present, you may schedule at Harvey Field instead. Call the office before your visit to discuss your preferences and arrangements.

360-568-1541 ext 3

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Guidance & forms

Female ECG guidanceOffice arrangements and what to expect · PDFECG electrode placementDetailed placement reference · PDFECG acknowledgment and consentReview before your appointment · PDF

The placement illustration

Where the electrodes go

A visual reference for ECG electrode placement.

ECG electrode placement illustration with chest positions V1 through V6, additional right-sided positions V3R and V4R, and limb electrode labels RA, LA, RL, and LL.
The illustration includes additional right-sided positions V3R and V4R. Your examiner will determine the placements needed for your ECG. View full-size illustration