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I got my ecg results and my q wave was abnormal. does this mean that i had a heart attack?
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Not necessarily: A Q wave on an EKG can have many causes including lead placement or even the position of the heart in the chest and only if there are multiple ones in a pattern might they mean a heart attack.
Answered 2/18/2015
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It depends: It depends on the location and size of the Q waves in relation to the other parts of the qrs complex. Ask your doctor to look at the ECG and let you know.
Answered 2/18/2015
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Echo helps: Sometimes an echocardiogram (ultrasound test) will help clarify whether Q wave on an ekg indicates an old heart attack or simply a normal variant due to the position if the heart in the chest cavity.
Answered 3/23/2018
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