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odd ecg readings...confused

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rodney64246
rodney64246

Hey everyone im not sure if this is the right place to post.

In 2012 I complained of chest pains and palpitations I went to the e.r. and they did an ekg which showed something to warrent a test for heart enzymes. Bloods came back normal but I got admitted to the heart ward with suspected heart enlargment. The next day I had an echocardiogram done which was normal. i got discharged as an out patient for a follow up nuclear purfusion scan which came back normal! Fast forward to 2016 I noticed fluid around my ankles and my doctor suggested a chest xray and echocardiogram. I had the echocardiogram and it was normal! This was 12 weeks ago. So yesterday I noticed my heart palpitating (as usual) but I got fed up with the feeling and went to my doctor. She did another ekg only for my piece of mind. Results were sinus tachycardi and lvh. The sinus tachycardi is due to my anxiety but with the lvh she crossed it out and stated my echo showed only 12 weeks ago that there was no thickening and this isnt possible. So I went to another doctor 2hrs later for repeat ekg same thing lvh with normal dinu s rythem plus something to do with nstemi and ekg unconfirmed. This doctor ordered blood test or inturn said I could go to the e.r. I chose the e.r. they did another ekg there about 45 after the second one and showed mild lvh and nothing to do with nstemi and no bloods nothing and said there were no signs of heart attack and believe the prevous echo done 12 weeks ago Is a good indacator that my heart Is fine. 4 out of 5 doctors dont seem worried. Im confused how the ekg can change some what from one warrenting blood test to the other giving no indication at all to warrent them. Sorry if I wasted any of your time.

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  • derek76
    derek76 rodney64246

    Posted

    Had you had many caffeine drinks prior to that EKG? A friend had two cups of strong coffee prior to an EKG and it showed abnormal results. When repeated two weeks later it was normal. Some suggest that you should have no caffeine in the 24 hours prior to a planned EKG.
    • rodney64246
      rodney64246 derek76

      Posted

      Thanks for the reply dereck yes there was aactually! 3 standard coffees
    • derek76
      derek76 rodney64246

      Posted

      Next time I go for I'll try to avoid caffeine at least on that day.

      I have AF but I don't find that caffeine is a trigger for it but others do.

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