OK :)
I still recommend that you ask your doctor for a second opinion on the Q waves. As an alternative, you may consider scanning your EKG and asking a cardiologist online (Medhelp has a forum where you can ask for free, but the amount of questions answered daily is limited. Also, you may consider the Heart Rhythm Expert Forum, with a $20 fee). There are also cardiologists present at Allexperts.com.
Probably nothing to worry about, but why worry when you can know for sure? :)
Thanks for the info!
I should mention, before I shed my naturopath in a poor light, that I asked for the results to be sent to her so that I could see them. The department would not give me a copy directly and my family dr is 2 days drive away (no one is taking new patients here).
She did not interpret results. The results literally said "abnormal Q ___" I apologize, it must be "wave" not rhythm. All the naturopath did was point to the downward wave that the report may have been referring to when I asked. =)
First, don't let any naturopaths interpret your EKG! That should be done by your lisenced physician!
I'm not a physician, but there is no such thing as an "abnormal q rhythm". There may be so-called q waves in an EKG, and depending on how they look, they may be normal and they may not. But they have nothing to do with the rhythm. When interpreting an EKG, both the rhythm and other changes or abnormalities must be considered.
Q waves (the abnormal ones) may be a sign of a previous heart attack (very very unlikely) or they may be a sign that the heart walls are thickened (which may be a consequence of high blood pressure, but very unlikely in young females). But again, Q waves are often normal.
It's hard not to recommend you to see your doctor. I wouldn't by any means trust a naturopath to interpret an EKG. If you feel chest pain/tightness, I would see the doctor fairly soon just to be certain, if you have a history of high blood pressure.
Take care =)
Oops I mistyped my weight. Typing on the phone. I am 120-125lbs. Not sure if that makes a difference anyway but I know I'm very much not considered overweight.