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I had a pre-employment ecg (federal government job). It came back with abnormal results. I have a follow-up appointment with my regular Dr., but I'm anxious while waiting.
My results: Normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythma, Biatrial enlargement, Rightward axis, Incomplete right bundle branch block, Possible Anterior infarct, age undetermined, Abnormal ECG.
I had a stress test a couple years ago, and at that time, they said everything was find with my heart. I have acid reflux with occasional chest pain. They were ruling out heart trouble while treating gastro. , i have had a cery stressful year or so, worrying a lot about money and job situation. i was in an unpleasant workplace with conflcit with a co-workerI I quit my job before getting a new one. My husband has a good job, but it was still scary to do this. But my job was so stressful, I did it. Could stress have damaged my heart? Or could stress cause an abnormal result for a healthy person.
I'm worried about my heart, and I'm worried about being able to get this job now. They won't hire me now until my Dr. signs off. I think my dr. will sign off even if I have something that needs treatment, but I don;t know.
I have acid reflux that started about 5 years ago after a serious infection in my colon. It was probably due to food poisoning. I was hospitalized for 7 days with a bunch of powerful IV antibiotics. My digestion has never been the same. I don;t know if this could effect the heart. I didn;t think so.
I don;t smoke or drink. I have drank occasionally (in moderation) before, but I don;t since it hurts my reflux. I'm 5'7". 126 pounds and 42 years old. I'm small boned, so I'm not as skinny as it sounds. But I do think stress and worry about causing reflux keeps my weight down. I was about 130-134 pounds in my early 30s.