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What Do Abnormal ECG And Possible Ischemia Mean?
Posted on
Thu, 17 Aug 2023
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Question : In latest medial report it is mentioned abnormal ECG & possible Ischemia. what does it mean.
Brief Answer:
Ischemia means incomplete loss of blood flow to an organ
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It seems you got an ECG done and results showed abnormal ECG and possible ischemia.
It means that there has been a compromise in blood flow to a part of the muscle of the heart. It is different from infarction. In infarction there is complete closure of blood flow to a part of heart muscle which results in necrosis of that part of heart.
In simpler terms, you have had a minor heart attack and it is time to see a cardiologist, get a better understanding of your heart's health and figure out ways to over come it.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
Ischemia means incomplete loss of blood flow to an organ
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It seems you got an ECG done and results showed abnormal ECG and possible ischemia.
It means that there has been a compromise in blood flow to a part of the muscle of the heart. It is different from infarction. In infarction there is complete closure of blood flow to a part of heart muscle which results in necrosis of that part of heart.
In simpler terms, you have had a minor heart attack and it is time to see a cardiologist, get a better understanding of your heart's health and figure out ways to over come it.
Regards,
Dr. Vaishalee
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