Re: ECG reading/thoughts?

While I am not a doctor, I am reading things like a thin chest wall and
lack of pectoral muscles can make the EKG show high voltage and other
such variants. Yes, high QRS would not be normal in someone who is
obese.

But i also hear that these EKG's are calibrated for a typical patient
as someone over 50, and thats often why they throw up high QRS in the
young.

Anyway, I guess the next step is an echo cardiogram.

Thanks.

Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD wrote:

hardworker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Got the following ECG of a relative.

Bought a blood presure monitor and it showed high reading in the region
of 170/120.
Eventually went to see the doctor, who diagnosed tachycardia and high
BP (170/120) with a pulse rate of 85. Was put on beta blockers, which
dropped his blood pressure to 140/100 and his pulse rate to 60 and sent
to get a ECG which is in the link above. (ECG reading while on beta
blockers)

He has experienced panic attacks for the past year and is obese with a
BMI of around 30. (16.5st and 5'10"). He drinks constantly, for the
past 20 years.

Just wondered what people here made of the ECG, which has a high QRS
voltage?

http://aycu36.webshots.com/image/9675/2003923745484099120_rs.jpg

The high voltage is not normal for someone who is obese.

Would suggest your relative seek a referral to consult with a
cardiologist.

May GOD contiinue to heal our hearts with HIS living water so that we
can love our neighbors a little more and LORD Jesus Christ a lot more,
dear neighbor whom I love unconditionally.

Prayerfully in Christ's amazing love,

Andrew <><
--
Andrew B. Chung
Cardiologist, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://HeartMDPhD.com/HolySpirit

As for knowing who are the very elect, these you will know by the
unconditional love they have for everyone including their enemies
(Matthew 5:44-45, 1 Corinthians 13:3, James 2:14-17).
http://HeartMDPhD.com/Love

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