Question 1

could abnormal ekg results be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ekgs, like any test, must be performed correctly.  The leads must be placed appropriately and there must be minimal movement when the image is captured.  There are a number of scenarios whereby an ekg could be incorrect or have significant artifact.

Question 2

31 y/o white female  had a ekg done  hr 83 the results stated abnormal ekg nonspecific t-wave abnormality.  was taken twice, what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Non specific t wave abnormalities can be associated with many different cardiac conditions both benign and more serious. They may also be present when nothing is wrong with the heart. That's why they are " nonspecific, ".

Question 3

had an echo stress tst done 1 yr ago, great results, take bp meds, do not smoke, 130lbs/f.have anxiety, could that of caused my original abnormal ekg?

Accepted Answer

No.: Usually anxiety doesn't cause an abnormal ekg.  Anxiety can make your heart rate faster, but shouldn't affect the electrical conduction of the heart.  The cardiologist who did your original ekg would be a great person to get a second opinion on this.  Good luck!

Question 4

ekg results were sinus bracardyia with short pr syndrome. i am currently on ivf injections and suffer from aniexty. can aniexty and meds make ekg abnormal?

Accepted Answer

Short pr: Sinus bradycardia is very common in young adults. Accelerated AV conduction(short pr interval) can make you prone to episodes or supraventricular tachycardia. I don't believe that anxiety or your treatment caused these EKG findings. I would avoid caffeine,alcohol,nicotine and other stimulants  all of which can initiate tachycardia by making the heart more irritable. A Cardiologist can advise you.

Question 5

ekg results; vent 81bpm, p duration 122, qrs duration 138, pr interval 178, qt/qtc 392/428?  how abnormal is this?  only diagnosis i have is lbbb.

Accepted Answer

Depends: Lbbb is abnormal. It may be associated with coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, an enlarged heart, or cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease). Rarely, it can be congenital (present at birth). The significance of LBBB depends on the presence or absence of associated heart disease and whether it is a new finding or has been present for several years. May need echocardiogram and/or heart cath.

Question 6

abnormal ekg but passed stress test, day 7 my heart is still skipping beats every other couple of seconds,  still waiting on results from monitor?

Accepted Answer

Medications may help: Depending on the results of the holter monitor your symptoms may be controlled by medications.

Question 7

enlarged heart on xray. abnormal ekg. normal echo. normal stress test. do i actually have a heart problem with just these results?

Accepted Answer

: With these type of results suggesting an enlarged heart and abnormal ekg, follow up will be needed with your primary care doc or a cardiologist in order to clarify by placing such findings in clinical context.

Question 8

would an abnormal ekg (left branch bundle block) cause complications recovering from covid-19?  my ekg showed the left branch bundle block when i was in my early 20s and im in my early 50s now. i was hospitalized for a week with covid-19?

Accepted Answer

You had LBBB  long: this is a new virus and full detail are still unknown but usually as you had LBBB for long by itself it should not be any more by itself unless you have some other associated problems or complications. best will be get examined by your cardiologist
hope you are feeling much better .

Question 9

could abnormal ekg need to be seen by a cardiologist?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Most ekg's are 'abnormal' because the computers that read the ekg are very sensitive and call most minor and insignificant things 'abnormal'.  Board certified emergency doctors should be experienced enough with reading ekg's to know if it is serious or not.  If you are not having any palpitations, chest pain or trouble breathing, it is probably not necessarry to have a cardiologist look at it.

Question 10

will high amounts of stress cause an abnormal ekg at rest?

Accepted Answer

While it probably: Doesnt help, not the likely cause of an abnormal ekg. See your doctor to get it checked.

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31 y/o white female had a ekg done hr 83 the results stated abnormal ekg nonspecific t-wave abnormality. was taken twice, what does that mean?

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Had an echo stress tst done 1 yr ago, great results, take bp meds, do not smoke, 130lbs/f.have anxiety, could that of caused my original abnormal ekg?

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Ekg results were sinus bracardyia with short pr syndrome. i am currently on ivf injections and suffer from aniexty. can aniexty and meds make ekg abnormal?

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Ekg results; vent 81bpm, p duration 122, qrs duration 138, pr interval 178, qt/qtc 392/428? how abnormal is this? only diagnosis i have is lbbb.

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Abnormal ekg but passed stress test, day 7 my heart is still skipping beats every other couple of seconds, still waiting on results from monitor?

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Enlarged heart on xray. abnormal ekg. normal echo. normal stress test. do i actually have a heart problem with just these results?

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Would an abnormal ekg (left branch bundle block) cause complications recovering from covid-19? my ekg showed the left branch bundle block when i was in my early 20s and im in my early 50s now. i was hospitalized for a week with covid-19?

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Could abnormal ekg need to be seen by a cardiologist?

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Will high amounts of stress cause an abnormal ekg at rest?

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