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Has anyone had an irregular ECG, (EKG)?
I had one, and was sent immediately to a Cardiologist, and had a stress test, and it was perfect.
But, I am still worried, My ECG said I have ST depression and T wave depression, and a QRS pattern in lead V1 and V2.
Does anyone want to comment..
Cancer Confusion Angina Pain Coreg Heart attack Heartburn Stent Depression Stress
What else? Do you have any symptoms of heart problems? Pain or pressure? Joyce
No, I went to the doctor for heartburn!
Sorry, I don't have any answers because I don't understand the readings of the EKGs but when mine was unusual, the doctor said it does not mean there is necessarily a problem. It would seem that your doctor is on top of things to check out your heart when you complain of heart burn. If you continue to have chest pain with the heart burn meds, then perhaps there is something going on with your heart. I have Prinzmetal angina and my t waves were unusual which lead to diagnosis. Others on this site may know how to read EKGs.
Joyce
Thank-you for taking the time to comment.
Yea, I never received any meds for my heartburn...(?)
He compared the EKG to one I had 6 months earlier,
and looked at me like I was going to die any minute,
and said It looked like I had damage to the bottom of my heart, But, like I said the stress test was excellent.
So, I don't know what to think. I have heard that ST depression on an EKG is not a very good thing. :(
I have ST depression, inverted T waves....permanant damage at bottom of heart from lates 30s. EKGs show this but there isn't anything that can be done beyond drug therapy to keep erratic heart beats more controlled. Super erratic days I'm unable to get out of bed much.....less extreme electrical roller coasters mean more stamina. Those are the hours I do my best to catch up on vital errands and tasks. I'm on Coreg (beta blocker) for this.....causes deep fatigue on top of fatigue from heart damage, but has kept my heart going for 15 years now. That's a good thing! : )
It seems our hearts can learn to work around all sorts of attacks, damages, hyperactivity.
take care,
Jaynie
Keep in mind that treadmill stress tests are not as accurate for women as they are for men, both in producing false positives and false negatives. I too had a perfect stress test and was sent home from E.R. - two weeks before finally being hospitalized with a heart attack. Also keep in mind that 'heartburn' symptoms frequently mimic heart attack signs.
What does your cardiologist recommend next?
XOXOXO
http://www.myheartsisters.org
The Cardiologist said I have a very strong heart muscle, and he will see me in 2 yrs. :)
I have received no medicaion for the abnormal ST depression and T waves. So, I don't know....
I think you should have another appointment to discuss the findings. Does your regular doctor get the results from the cardiologist? You need more information on the condition. Also, most of us with heart problems have nitro tablets. If you are having pain in your heart, perhaps you should have a supply just in case. Find out if that would be appropriate for your condition. Joyce
I haven't had any pain since that one day, and I really think it was from stress. (or heartburn)?
I sure worry about the EKG results, I wish I would
have never got a copy of my records!
Just remember we girls present much differently than the guys...and not trying to scare you..but just listen to your body. Any nausea,dizziness, shortness of breath, unusual increased fatigue, or even vague abdominal discomfort, chest discomfort ( not always pain..maybe pressure or choking sensation) ..even right sided, back, neck , shoulder or jaw discomfort, GO see the cardio or your PCP again. If it is moderate or severe..go to the ER. Even then..like me..they may just dupe you as a hyperchondriac..and blow it off to "stress" and "hormones". If that happens ..find a NEW doc. There are several clinics popping up now focusing on specifically Women's cardiac issues. See if you can find someone there. I have a local cardio who fortunately "gets it"..and is treating me accordingly..but still I am considering traveling about 150 miles for a second opinion at a Women's speciality cardiac clinic. After all , I am only 41 yo...with a "clean" cath in 9/09..but I don't want my FIRST MI at 51 either. I've seen my dad , now 66yo, undergo two open heart sugeries and just last week a AAA stent placement. He eats right..and takes care of himself..but has bad genes..and of course he has shared that with me as well. Of course I'd have no other "Daddy"..but my family depends on me..and I need to be serious about my health now too. This is a MAJOR issue I must tackle..and it infuriates me how much of our medcial profession just blows off women's complaints. And yes...I'm part of that group too...a medical provider...but you better believe my ears listen better now..since I've lived it myself.
So, don't be "scared"..but if you feel bad, find a doc who "listens" and takes you seriously. That is no easy task...but they do exist.
Sometimes the leads are placed wrong so there is a different reading.This causes a lot of confusion and can cause ST depressions.
QRS pattern in V1 and V2 what? The QRS should always show. Were they too high? Too low? That could be lead placement too.
Flattened or inverted P or T wave is no good.
The T wave represents the repolarization (or recovery) of the ventricles. The interval from the beginning of the QRS complex to the apex of the T wave is referred to as the absolute refractory period. The last half of the T wave is referred to as the relative refractory period (or vulnerable period).
Please go to a cardiologist for another opinion soon. You need to have a good lead placement and not a sloppy one, like it seems you had. Sorry, sometimes the nurses are in a hurry. I'm a registered ECG Technologist, retired. I've seen all kinds of placements and all kinds of tracings. I wish I could see yours. I could tell right away if it was the placement or not.
But do see a cardio soon.
I meant a different cardio for second opinion.
Thank-you all for taking the time to comment..
Have a wonderful day!
I have called the cardiologist and spoke with a nurse there, and she keeps saying if my stress test was o.k.
I am fine, But, I still worry about the EKG's.
I sure wish I knew if they put the placements on right!
Don't worry about the placement. If you continue to use that doctor, she will continue to place the leads as she does. The doctor must be used to her doing that. On the top of every EKG it will tell the doc what the machine thinks is wrong. It will tell him bad lead placement if it's bad.
My husband had one and it looked horrible. All skipped, premature beats of every kind. He should have been dying. (I took it) I asked a cardio friend of mine to check it and he said oh my GOD, this man is dying. Who is it? I said my husband. He lived another 25 years. Died from cancer, not heart.
Just relax.
Lynn
The same thing with my doctor, he looked at me like I was going to die at any minute! That is why I am still worried about it!
Thanks for your response!
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