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My dad had a mi 3mths later on ecg the report said inferolateral st sagging and 'surprisingly no q wave' what does this mean?

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Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Pathological q waves: Are changes commonly seen on the EKG after a heart attack. They reflect an area of damage or scarring. Usually they are a permanent change on the EKG, But sometimes they disappear. That's why the report said " surprisingly no q waves".

Answered 3/19/2017

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