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My Mother In Law Aged 79 Has To Undergo Cataract

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Posted on Sat, 13 Apr 2019
Question: My mother in law aged 79 has to undergo cataract operation. Surgeon had recommended ECG and blood test. The reports are enclosed. The ECG report is not normal. Wanted to know what exactly does the report mean. And whether the cataract operation can go ahead with this.
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Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Abnormal ECG

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer cardiologist.
I went through the attached ECG. The ECG is abnormal and shows q wave in inferior leads medically suggestive of old heart attack. She should go for 2D Echo of heart for further evaluation and prognostication.
Thanks and regards
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My Mother In Law Aged 79 Has To Undergo Cataract

Brief Answer: Abnormal ECG Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome. This is Dr Sameer cardiologist. I went through the attached ECG. The ECG is abnormal and shows q wave in inferior leads medically suggestive of old heart attack. She should go for 2D Echo of heart for further evaluation and prognostication. Thanks and regards