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can anyone tell me what flat t waves mean I have palpitations breathless aches pains tired thyroid problems.Thanks

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Pet-Lamb,

Flattened T waves are a non-specific finding, but may represent ischaemia (if dynamic or in contiguous leads) or electrolyte abnormality, e.g. hypokalaemia (if generalised).

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Hypokalaemia is potassium deficiency.

Ischaemia is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism (to keep tissue alive). Ischemia is generally caused by problems with blood vessels, with resultant damage to or dysfunction of tissue.

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Thank you ill ask for a stress test next doctors visit

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