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Abnormal Ekg Showing Q Waves And Left Anterior Infarct
54 year old female - EKG during physical showed abnormal - q waves present in V3 and V4 stating left anterior infarct. Sinus rhythm normal -dr. wasn t sure if machine was OK, so did 2nd one on another machine, same outcome. Doc said could be nothing or something very serious. Help! Very anxious and see cardio in 3 days.
Tue, 7 Jun 2011
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In your ECG report abnormal Q wave in V3 and V4 indicates old infarcts so if you do not have any heart problem you remain under observation.
Echo test is final.
If you develop any problems in between you can go to ER.
ok and bye.
In your ECG report abnormal Q wave in V3 and V4 indicates old infarcts so if you do not have any heart problem you remain under observation.
Echo test is final.
If you develop any problems in between you can go to ER.
ok and bye.
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Since there are Q wave changes it may indicate an old heart attack. Anyways you are prone for more if you do not take care of yourself. Eliminate junk food, colas, fatty food from your diet. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Exercise daily but only according to your Cardiologist's advice. You will probably be put on Aspirin. Do you have Hypertension or Diabetes. These are the common risk factors.
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Since there are Q wave changes it may indicate an old heart attack. Anyways you are prone for more if you do not take care of yourself. Eliminate junk food, colas, fatty food from your diet. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables. Exercise daily but only according to your Cardiologist's advice. You will probably be put on Aspirin. Do you have Hypertension or Diabetes. These are the common risk factors.
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Since you are 54 yrs the changes in EKG can be due to cardiac origin so if there are changes you should take them seriously and get investigated further.Please do blood test of Cardiac enzymes like CPK-MB;Troponin;SGOT to rule out heart problems.If the enzymes are raised then it is surely a heart problem and if not then it may be due to some other reason.Please get blood test done as soon as possible and consult a Cardiologist immediately and if you cannot fix up an appointment then visit a ER for further investigation and treatment.
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Since you are 54 yrs the changes in EKG can be due to cardiac origin so if there are changes you should take them seriously and get investigated further.Please do blood test of Cardiac enzymes like CPK-MB;Troponin;SGOT to rule out heart problems.If the enzymes are raised then it is surely a heart problem and if not then it may be due to some other reason.Please get blood test done as soon as possible and consult a Cardiologist immediately and if you cannot fix up an appointment then visit a ER for further investigation and treatment.
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