Do breast implants interfere with echocardiograms?

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Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

No. Breast implants do not interfere in any way with an EKG which measures electrical currents. Hope this helps -- Dr. Nazarian

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear kje111, The placement of breast implants should not have any effect on performing an echocardiogram.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

To the best of my knowledge, you should be able to have echocardiograms performed despite having breast implants in place. Hope this helps.

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Thanks for your question.There are no problems recording an EKG in patients with breast implants.  The EKG measures electrical currents which are not affected by breast implants.EnjoyDr. T

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I do not know of any problems that implants may cause  when it comes to obtaining an echocardiogram..

Do breast implants interfere with echocardiograms?

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