at least that is what the report said he said it was normal that it was probably the leads not on right. he said it showed anterior infarction but that it was not that because that had to do with a heart attack and he knew i did not have that. i have mitral valve prolapse and was there for a check up what is this anteior infarction and should i be worried
2006-08-03 12:53:22 · 5 answers · asked by chickenorfish 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Anterior infarction is caused by occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery. It is on the outside of the heart and has nothing to do with the valves.
OK, you can rest easy. Malpractice insurance is very costly and nobody would let you knowingly get up and walk away IF you were having a heart attack; not even if you seemed to have just had one.
What concerns me is that somebody would say "oh, probably the leads weren't on right" and not correct the problem and redo the test.
Tell your doctor you were not happy with that lab and don't want to be sent there again; call the manager of the lab, tell them what happened and ask for an explanation - if they do not offer to redo the test without charge, tell them you will not pay for a sloppy test.
2006-08-03 17:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by kerangoumar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an anterior infarction, you must have some irregular EKG readings as your cardiac isoelectric potential would be changed. Furthermore, a Doc can confirm an infarct by a blood test showing high levels of CPK ( a cardiac enzyme) within 3 days of the infarct. Many people would die from an anterior infarct as this is the most common type of heart attack!! Bless your heart!
2006-08-03 20:00:01 · answer #2 · answered by Antoine a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anterior infarction is a heart attack in the anterior portion of the heart.
If you were at the cardiologists, and he even suspected you had had a heart attack I'm sure he would have done something.
If you are worried, have them repeat the test.
2006-08-03 12:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible the leads were not placed correctly..If they were not it could show changes in your ST segment( ST DEPRESSION OR ELEVATION) I WOULD THINK IF YOUR DOCTOR suspected you had an infarction..a few simple blood tests(checking enzyme could be done to clarify this...that Dr has rotten bed side manner. likely you did not have a heart attack. but i would seek out another Dr. if i was in his shoes i would have place the electrodes on myself and did another baseline...how hard could that be??
2006-08-07 10:18:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your concern is not stated clearly.
2006-08-03 13:58:35 · answer #5 · answered by grizz9duckling702 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋