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T-inversion
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?
I have had inverted T's. What is normal for one is not necessarily normal. I do think you should make a note of it in your medical records however.
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.
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.
Please don't take this the wrong way...but re-think your decision to join the army. my husband has been in for 19 yrs and is a drill sgt. currently in kuwait, my son is 18 and has had thoughts of joining and there is a high probability that you will be sent off to fight the war right out of bootcamp.there are other ways and branches to defend our country. i do not mean to offend you in any way, i just couldn't help but notice your age and reflect on my own son. as far as your medcial test go hopefully you find out more once you get your other tests back. try to get a civilian cardiologist to look at you (speaking from personal experience). if you do end up joining, thanks for serving, god bless and be safe.
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.
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