HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Had ECG. What Are The Findings From The Report?

default
Posted on Mon, 25 Nov 2013
Question: Hi I am 42 years old. Recently did a ECG which said " Sinus rhythm minor mid and left pre-cordial depolarization disturbance, consider ischemia LV overload or a-specific change. What does it imply. My BP is normal over past 6 months. I am not over weight or diabetic.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Lohit K (2 hours later)
Brief Answer: needs further evaluation. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for using XXXXXXX I went through the query and understood your concern. I like to explain about the readings first and them about the reading. ECG readings depends on the position of leads, distance from heart, any metals you are wearing and also depends on the person who is taking the ECG (correct positioning and applying the leads). The readings that comes with ECG may get influenced by all the above factors and based on pre feeded information even for minor variation in graph the report will come as a problem. So need not to worry if you don't have any symptoms and signs (clinical features) suggestive of cardiac problem and your general physical examination and cardiac examination does not reveal any problem. So be relaxed. The report suggests that there is slight problem in the initial phase of action potential that is required to generate cardiac contraction in the mid and left pre cardiac area due to decreased blood supply (ischaemia). This requires further evaluation using 2D echo, cardiac enzymes and other investigations as suggested by doctor based on the initial evaluation. Hope this answered your query and is useful to you. Feel free to ask if any related query. Wish you good health. Regards
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Lohit K

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2007

Answered : 1648 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Had ECG. What Are The Findings From The Report?

Brief Answer: needs further evaluation. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for using XXXXXXX I went through the query and understood your concern. I like to explain about the readings first and them about the reading. ECG readings depends on the position of leads, distance from heart, any metals you are wearing and also depends on the person who is taking the ECG (correct positioning and applying the leads). The readings that comes with ECG may get influenced by all the above factors and based on pre feeded information even for minor variation in graph the report will come as a problem. So need not to worry if you don't have any symptoms and signs (clinical features) suggestive of cardiac problem and your general physical examination and cardiac examination does not reveal any problem. So be relaxed. The report suggests that there is slight problem in the initial phase of action potential that is required to generate cardiac contraction in the mid and left pre cardiac area due to decreased blood supply (ischaemia). This requires further evaluation using 2D echo, cardiac enzymes and other investigations as suggested by doctor based on the initial evaluation. Hope this answered your query and is useful to you. Feel free to ask if any related query. Wish you good health. Regards