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  • 23 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I was really stressed out and had a day where I experienced palpitations. It's been about a month since then, and I went in for both an ECG and an echocardiogram. The doctors told me everything looked normal, but I noticed a Q wave in lead 3 on my ECG. Is that something I should be worried about, or is it considered normal?

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Seeing a q wave in lead 3 on an ECG can sometimes be a normal variant and not necessarily indicative of any heart condition. However, it is important to consider the overall clinical context and additional factors. In this case, since your ECG and echo results were reported as normal by your doctors, it is likely that the q wave in lead 3 is not a cause for concern. It would be advisable to continue monitoring your symptoms and follow up with your healthcare provider for any further evaluation if needed.

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