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Looking for alternative to Standard EGK Test That Does Not Require Shirt Removal

EKG test recommended.

I refused after told to remove shirt.

So why are not they using an alternative such as a Apple Watch or a device that you touch with your fingers which are on the market?
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You need to place leads in specific locations to measure the time it takes for an electrical impulse to travel from one point to the other. The more leads the more accurate the results. The tracing you can see on your Apple watch for instance only measures the timing of the hear beat and provides no data concerning the heart's electrical system.
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