Question 1

what is a q wave in old heart attack?

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Q waves suggest: Old myocardial infarction....This can be confirmed by echocardiogram.

Question 2

does q wave always mean you had a heart attack?

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Ecg: Q waves mean either electrical force going away from the lead axis being examined or lack of force in the direction of the lead. This is often due to heart muscle damage but not always.

Question 3

what is the difference between a q-wave and non-qwave heart attack?

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Similar: Prognostically, q and non-q wave heart attacks are similar, the difference being whether a Q wave is present, signifying a full muscle thickness damage (q wave) vs. Partial thickness (non q wave) heart attack.  The important issue is the amount of heart muscle damaged and residual muscle at risk, affecting heart function (thus symptoms) and risk of arrhythmias.  Treatment is basically similar.

Question 4

could the t waves in your heart being "upside down" mean heart attack?

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Inverted T-waves: Yes, seek help at an ER ASAP.

Question 5

what to do if there's constant fear of having a heart attack?

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Fear of Heart Attack: It is true that more men and women die of a heart attack than anything else.  It isn't generally at age 35, though.   I'm wondering what your family history is for cardiovascular disease, if you are obese, if you exercise or are sedentary, and what caused you to have this fear.  Without knowing more, I can't say how grounded I think your fear is.

Question 6

i am still experiencing constant adrenaline surges.  will they give me a heart attack.

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Probably not: It's unlikely that you will have a heart attack becauwse of these surges, but they should be treated. See you primary care physician and ask for a referral to an endocrinologist.

Question 7

micro card heart attack after three times what diseases will be? to my dad three times he has a heart attack in there constantly coughing please answe

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3 heart attacks: I am so sorry. If your dad is in a hospital right now, he's in the best place he can be. Thank goodness he survived the heart attack. There are very good treatments available to help your dad recover. He will need to follow his doctor's advice, you may be able to help him do just that! good luck! you're a great daughter for being there by his side! :).

Question 8

would an old heart attack show up on an ecg? if so which wave would show it?

Accepted Answer

Q wave: There are patterns in old heart attack waves on ekg. Often several specific leads will show the scar on  particular, specific walls of the heart. Review this with your doctor.

Question 9

how does a previous heart attack represent itself on an ecg? which wave and the form of the wave?

Accepted Answer

Q wave persists: Q wave or qs wave persists and the st wave goes back to normal baseline.

Question 10

is it possible to have a heart attack with completely normal ekg? what changes are looked for besides s-t segment & t wave?

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Yes: You can have a completely normal ekg and be having a heart attack. Q waves are indicative of a past heart attack but they are not always present.

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