inverted t waves

  If you have consecutive leads of inverted t waves
  how serious is it? and should you go on Beta Blockers?

[CCF CARDIO MD APS]

Dear Melissa,
Inverted T waves are a very non-specific finding, and actually come in all
shapes and sizes(are the inverted t-waves symmetrical or assymetrical for
example?).  Thus, as usual one can and should not base any therapy (in this
case you suggest medical therapy-beta-blockers) on an ecg finding alone.
A thorough evaluation would include the history and physical initially, followed
by any indicated tests and or medications.  
Patients that should be on beta-blockers for sure are those with a history of
MI(heart attack), and that is of course barring no contraindication to the medication.
I hope you understand that inverted t-waves do not even necessarily mean there
is something wrong with the heart.  Quite a few people with completely normal hearts
have non-specific changes on their ecg(better stated, they have an ecg that is
a variant of normal.)  Again, there is no way to determine the significance of
any "non-specific" change with out a full history and physical exam.
Please write again if you have any further questions.
Information provided in the heart forum is intended for general medical informational
purposes only, actual diagnosis and treatment can only be made by your physician(s).