- Male
- 62 Years
- 22/01/2025
My ECG results came back, and I'm a little confused and concerned. It mentions 800 normal sinus rhythm, but also shows 861 Premature Ventricular Complexes and 302 TV1TV5. It finally says something about an abnormal ECG. Can you help me understand what these numbers mean and if there's something I should be worried about?
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echo and angiography is advised,, cardiac opinion
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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