Do women need to remove their bras for a color Doppler echocardiography?
Disease description:
Recently, I have experienced chest tightness, palpitations, and fatigue. My ECG showed some abnormalities, and I have been advised to undergo an echocardiogram. May I ask, for women undergoing an echocardiogram, is it necessary to remove the内衣 (undergarments/inner clothing)?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Echocardiography is a non-invasive, cost-effective, convenient, and highly accurate method for heart examination. Women usually need to remove their underwear when undergoing echocardiography.
During echocardiography, to ensure direct contact between the probe and the skin and to improve image clarity, the chest area needs to be exposed. Underwear may block contact between the probe and the skin, affecting the examination's effectiveness. If female patients are wearing tight-fitting underwear or undergarments containing metal decorations, these should be removed temporarily under the guidance of a physician to avoid interference with the test results.
In addition, female patients may also lift their underwear to ensure adequate exposure of the examination area. Hospitals will provide examination gowns or coverings to protect patient privacy. During the procedure, medical staff will respect patients' personal privacy and ensure comfort and safety throughout the examination process.
If patients have any concerns regarding the examination process or privacy protection, they may discuss these beforehand with their physician or nurse.
