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hi just received hospital discharge letter from gp.. could some wise person please explain what the following means?.. ejection systolic murmer

inferior Q waves

T wave inversion

thanks

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Hi Manhattan1. Apologies if you know this already but this relates to your ECG and the examination. A murmur is a sound made between your heart beats and systolic means the sound is made when your heart is pumping blood (and not resting). The letters Q and T refer to different points on the ECG wave that you will have seen on the screen when you were connected to the ECG. The Q wave is the little dip you normally see before the big first spike. The T wave is the last more gentle hump in the cycle. As to what this means in terms of a heart condition (and that’s probably what you were asking so apologies), I’m afraid you’ll need to talk to your cardiologist. This is really complicated stuff and there are lots of reasons why you could be getting these readings. I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful. Good luck.

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Manhattan1 in reply to NorthantsSteve

thanks Steve.. i know there are different types of murmur.. not sure what this kind is lol.. awaiting Cardiologist appt.. prob take a few months.. will take letter with me and ask relevant questions.. do you know if murmur will show up on 24hr holter test?

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NorthantsSteve in reply to Manhattan1

Hi. I’ve not had a 24 hr holster test but there are plenty of people here who have. Perhaps they will be able to let you know. What are/were your symptoms?

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Manhattan1 in reply to NorthantsSteve

been diagnosed with MVA.. but discharge letter mentioned accelerated angina? it’s becoming more apparent now when i’m doing things around the house.. i think accelerated angina means unstable.. plus GP wants 24hr thing done to check HR.. it’s regularly falling below 50.. last week hit 39

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NorthantsSteve in reply to Manhattan1

Low heart rate isn’t always a problem. Mine is regularly in that region - always has been and I’m still on betablockers! Good luck. It’s good that you’re getting this looked at. Always better to know than not.

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It sounds like the hospital is finally taking you seriously.

Congrats!

As we all know that the BHF is doing some significant campaign for WOMEN'S Heart Conditions! Whoooorahhhh!!!

I'm sure your Cardiologist will be giving you all the answers soon.

Please keep us updated. :)

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