I am concerned about a prolonged QT wave.
Recently, I have obtained copies of some medical testing for a cardiovascular second opinion.
While reading these reports, I noticed that I have had multiple EKGs which show a prolonged QT wave.
This information was never mentioned to me.
One EKG was for a presurgery workup. After the cardiology workup, the orthopedic surgeon refused to repair my rotator cuff. He said it was too dangerous.
A year later, I went to the hospital with horrific chest pains. I had an abnormal EKG with st - T wave changes, non specific, intraventricular condution delay and left atrial abnormality. Later, the EKG was repeated with a diagnosis of a prolonged QT inverval QTC = 504 and was released.
I was told everything looked great.
I picked up the blood work that was done at the same time. My blood levels were all in the normal range. I also checked with my pharmist. I was not taking any medication that would prolong a QT wave.
I would like to know how dangerous this is?
My daughter and I have both had adverse events with Avelox. My daughter thought she was having a heart attack or a severe anxiety attack.
This makes me think that this is hereditary.
Also, I would like to know if there is a relationship between asymmetric left ventricular hypertrophy and the prolonged QT?
My understanding is that asymmetric left ventricular hypertrophy and long QT are inherited. Is that correct?
Shouldn't this issues have been discussed with me based on my family history?
(I have a strong family history of heart attacks, fainting and sudden death. My grandfather died suddenly in his early 40s of an MI. My brother had a MI at age 32 which damaged 25% of his heart. I have other siblings with CABGs, MIs and HF. There are also many other sudden deaths in my family, aunts, uncles, cousins. There have also been many near deaths where resuscitation was successful.)
Again, thank you for your insight.