I had an EKG today. Background- I have an enlarged heart from Rheumatic fever when I was a kid. I normally have abnormal EKGs. Today I had one that showed I may have a blocked artery. But the doc says EKGs are sometimes in error. I am to have a stress test and echo asap he says. Im scheduled for Monday... how worried should I be? How often are these EKG readings false?
Hello their understand your concernHowever you have not mentioned your age which makes it difficult for me to suggest whether you are in the age group where ischemic heart disease is common?! You don't have to worry if you are a nonsmoker and nonalcoholic cos then your block artery can be opened with an angioplasty with eased ah yes EKG readings do not necessarily signify coronary area disease. Maybe it is just an elevated LA or PA pressure Hope that helps