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T-inversion
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T-inversion
by Edison87, Nov 25, 2006 12:00AM
Hi, I'm a 19 year old boy who is ready to be enlisting into the army next year... However, as I went for the pre-enlistment body checkup yesterday, one of the medical section (ECG) found out that there are signs of T-inversion among V1 to V3 in my heart beat pattern... I'm usually a fit guy who does exercise regularly... However, I'm a worrier by nature and become anxious very easily... on top of that, I have a very fiery temper... I have to go for another 2 more advanced tests which i don't know... Does this has an effect on the ECG test?
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-MJM, Nov 25, 2006 12:00AM
Hello,
First, thank you for serving our country. I have a tremendous amount of respect for people like yourself.
Stress can effect EKGs. T wave inversions in someone your age are not usually a concern and can be a normal variant. If there is any concern about EKG changes, the ARMY will look into them in more detail with some sort of imaging, like an echo.
I do not think you need to worry about this. If you are still concerned, see a cardiologist and have them look at your EKG. Descriptions of EKGs can be helpful, seeing the EKG is invaluable.
I hope this answers your question. Good luck and thanks for serving our coutnry.
First, thank you for serving our country. I have a tremendous amount of respect for people like yourself.
Stress can effect EKGs. T wave inversions in someone your age are not usually a concern and can be a normal variant. If there is any concern about EKG changes, the ARMY will look into them in more detail with some sort of imaging, like an echo.
I do not think you need to worry about this. If you are still concerned, see a cardiologist and have them look at your EKG. Descriptions of EKGs can be helpful, seeing the EKG is invaluable.
I hope this answers your question. Good luck and thanks for serving our coutnry.
As far as the military is concered I'm a former Army Chaplain. If you have a problem with nerves and dealing with stress I would suggest an occupational specialty that is in combat service support and not in a combat unit.