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EKG Borderline abnormal
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EKG Borderline abnormal
by Jim, Aug 12, 1999 12:00AM
I am a 31 year old Air Traffic Controller, at my last physical I had an EKG taken that came back borderline abnormal.
I am very active and have been all my life...I run, ride a bike, play racquetball at least 4 days a week and lift weights at least 2 days a week. I have never had any problems with my health.
I was told that the results of this EKG has not changed from previous tracings (an EKG taken when I was hird at 21).
Vent rate 73
durations
P: 74
QRS: 102
intervals
PR: 158
QT: 372
QTc: 395
axes
P: 47
QRS: -34
T: 38
sinus rythm
left axis deviation: possible left anterior fascicular block
incomplete right branch bundle block
early repolarization
ST-T changes in septal lead
is this the type of thing where one day i just drop dead???
I am very active and have been all my life...I run, ride a bike, play racquetball at least 4 days a week and lift weights at least 2 days a week. I have never had any problems with my health.
I was told that the results of this EKG has not changed from previous tracings (an EKG taken when I was hird at 21).
Vent rate 73
durations
P: 74
QRS: 102
intervals
PR: 158
QT: 372
QTc: 395
axes
P: 47
QRS: -34
T: 38
sinus rythm
left axis deviation: possible left anterior fascicular block
incomplete right branch bundle block
early repolarization
ST-T changes in septal lead
is this the type of thing where one day i just drop dead???
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD - DLB, Aug 13, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Jim
It is unlikely that this EKG abnormality will lead to sudden death. Your risks of needing a pacemaker in the future may be slightly higher than the average person, though.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
It is unlikely that this EKG abnormality will lead to sudden death. Your risks of needing a pacemaker in the future may be slightly higher than the average person, though.
I hope this has been useful. I wish you the best of luck. Feel free to write back.
Information provided here is for general purposes only. Specific questions should be addressed to your own doctor. If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
