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I am a 33 year old male with low cholestrol and low blood pressure . I run 2 to 3 miles every day and lift weights five days a week. Five years ago I had an anxiety attack and I was sent home with a holter monitor. Upon review of the monitor the doctor told me that there was nothing abnormal except that I had periods of a slow heartbeat. Three weeks ago I switched to a new doctor and she requested my medical charts. She reviewed my holter monitor readings and discovered small Q waves. She had me come in for another EKG and the resultls were the same as the EKG from 5 years ago. She has ordered an echocardiogram and i m still awaiting the procedure. She stated that it s most likely nothing because the EKG has not changed in a 5 year span. She never really gave me an explanation as to what this could mean, so i m seeking some more information. I get really anxious about my health, so i ve been feeling really stressed through this. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
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In a case of Acute coronary syndrome, wide and deep Q waves usually signify a myocardial infarction or a heart attack which may have occurred recently. You need to probably get a Stress ECG and/or angiography as per your Doctor's advice. There are many other causes but this is a common cause of the finding.
SEE MR,Q wave is inital 1st negative deflection in QRS COMPLEX,it is indicator of how eletrical activity taking place in bunde branch,(ventricular contartion/dilation),it normal in many persons depending upon from which lead taken &called physical wave&it indicates previous heart attack,abnormal inLBBB,Wholfs parkin whit syndrome,muscu enlargment of ventrical wall.it significes heart inferior wall heart attack(to be taken minium of 2leads).it is NORMAL ONLY BUT keep monitoring BP regularly&continue youe exercise,gym.OTHERWISE,ANXIETY ITSELP MAKES increase,decrease heart rythum,chest pain,be calm.ok.
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How To Overcome Abnormal EKG ?
Welcome to Healthcare Magic Good Day In a case of Acute coronary syndrome, wide and deep Q waves usually signify a myocardial infarction or a heart attack which may have occurred recently. You need to probably get a Stress ECG and/or angiography as per your Doctor s advice. There are many other causes but this is a common cause of the finding.