How It Feels
The electrodes may feel cool when they
are put on your chest. If you have a lot of hair on your chest, a small area
under each electrode may need to be shaved. When the electrodes are taken off,
they may pull your skin a little.
The room where the exercise
electrocardiogram is done may be kept cool for comfort, since you will warm up
rapidly when you begin to exercise.
The blood pressure cuff on
your arm will be inflated every few minutes. This will squeeze your arm and
feel tight. Tell your health professional if this is painful.
While exercising, you may have leg cramps or soreness; feel tired, short
of breath, or lightheaded; have a dry mouth; and sweat. You might even have
some mild chest pain. Tell the health professional or doctor if you have these
symptoms.