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EKG Results Have Elevated ST Segments. What Does This Mean ?
My husband is 34 years old and has a family history of heart problems. His father had open heart surgery when he was 25 years old, his grandma had open heart surgery 2 times and his grandpa had a triple bi pass surgery. I have the EKG results here and the numbers at the top are as follows: Vent. rate 63 bpm, PR interval 122ms, QRS duration 104ms, QT/QTc 386/395ms, P-R-T axes -5 77 57...what do these numbers mean....
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Vent. rate 63 bpm, PR interval 122ms, QRS duration 104ms, QT/QTc 386/395ms, P-R-T axes -5 77 57...what do these numbers mean.... Ok so the PR interval is very good meaning the atria and atrioventricular node are fine electrically speaking, the QRS is very slightly prolonged which goes along with possible minor inclusion and QT/QTc is perfectly normal as well I dont want to get to in depth on this but it can indicate ischemia or harmful side effects of medication. Lastly the axis deviation is to slight to cause and concern so I wouldnt worry about that. As for the elevated ST segment the peanut gallery is right it is consistent with an active occlusion or infarction but I would really love to see the EKG to tell you more about it. If you have more questions about my answer or anything medicine-wise please email me mcc_md@yahoo.com
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