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ECG results - advice appreciated

I have recieved copies of ECG's and they have the following comments stated on them:

T Wave abnormality -                on all ecg's
consider inferior ischemia -        
consider anterolateral ischemia
consider inferolateral ischemia
sinus arrhythmia -                      
consider anterior ischemia
prolonged QT
PVC
pattern in QR suggests V1 right ventricular conduction delay

These ECG's were all done when I have been experiencing chest pain and/or palpatations.
  
I have Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).  My dr is not to concerned at the moment as an echo and a stress echo show the structure of my heart is fine and I have had a treadmill test also.  Echos only show trace mitral regurgitation and trace tricuspid regurgitation.  

Just wondering if anyone here can give me any insight on these.  I do not really want to google these as then I would probably worry about them!!!

Kind Regards
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The reading on one ECG for the QT/QTc was 492/568 ms.  I have no idea what this means but previous ECG readings for the QT was 334/424 ms.

I have had an exercise treadmill test, along with an echo and a stress echo and they were all fine.
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Hi and thank you for your advice.  I am due to see my cardiologist next week but before this I am now going to take my ECG's to my GP for her advice.  I have been given some advice by a friend on here also.

I do have slightly low levels of potassium 3.0 - 3.2.  But nothing to low.

This comment was not on all ECG's but on a couple of the more recent one's.  I will post the measurements here if thats ok.

I was on bisoprolol beta blockers along with Fludrocortisone but these made me feel worse.
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I would really consider getting a second opinion ASAP. A prolonged QT interval can cause symptoms similar to POTS but is far more dangerous and can cause a cardiac arrest if not treated properly. T wave abnormalities can also be related to a prolonged QT interval. But remember that what is written at the top of the ECG is not always true. It's only a computer interpretation but still needs to be read by a cardiologist and preferrably an Electrophysiologist (heart rhythm specialist). I have found that there are many doctors and even some cardiologists who dismiss a prolonged QT interval.

There are many causes for a prolonged QT interval (most of which can be corrected) including low potassium, hypothyroidism, certain medications (www.qtdrugs.org) and in more rare situations by a genetic heart rhythm disorder called Long QT Syndrome. Don't worry yourself too much with this but do get in to see your doctor as soon as you can to go over your ECGs with you and explain what he sees and ask about the QT interval and if you aren't satified, get another opinion.

Good luck
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