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What Causes Minor Changes In An EKG?

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Question : I just had a EKG as a pre op for knee surgery. They said it showed minor changes. Although they said not to be concerned, they want me to get another one. Should I be concerned and what would cause the changes?
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Please refer to the following suggestions... Detailed Answer: Hi, You are saying to have high blood pressure well controlled through medications. The minor changes shown in your EKG could be related to: - low potassium levels (have you checked blood potassium recently?) - hypertensive cardiomyopathy (caused by hypertension) - ischemic heart disease If your doctors decided to have another EKG, it was to determine whether the minor changes are related to any possible heart problem or it is just functional. All the best! Dr.Bardha Feel free to ask me other questions you might have! I'd be glad to assist you further!
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What Causes Minor Changes In An EKG?

Brief Answer: Please refer to the following suggestions... Detailed Answer: Hi, You are saying to have high blood pressure well controlled through medications. The minor changes shown in your EKG could be related to: - low potassium levels (have you checked blood potassium recently?) - hypertensive cardiomyopathy (caused by hypertension) - ischemic heart disease If your doctors decided to have another EKG, it was to determine whether the minor changes are related to any possible heart problem or it is just functional. All the best! Dr.Bardha Feel free to ask me other questions you might have! I'd be glad to assist you further!