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  • Male
  • 77 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I'm really worried about my dad. He's 77 and has been having this on-and-off chest pain right in the middle. We just got his ECG done and it showed some abnormalities in the T wave. We're supposed to get an echo done tomorrow. I'm just wondering, could this be something serious?

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yes get admitted consult physician Asap

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Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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Understanding Chest Pain and T Wave Abnormalities

  1. Chest Pain in Older Adults: Can indicate heart issues, especially if persistent or severe.
  2. T Wave Abnormalities: May suggest heart problems like ischemia or electrolyte imbalances.

Potential Serious Causes

  1. Ischemic Heart Disease: Reduced blood flow to the heart.
  2. Arrhythmias: Irregular heartbeats that can be dangerous.
  3. Importance of Evaluation: Timely assessment is crucial to prevent complications.

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Further Diagnostic Tests: a. Stress tests b. Echocardiogram c. Blood tests
  2. Consult a Cardiologist: Essential for proper assessment and management.

Immediate Actions and When to Seek Emergency Care

  1. Urgent Symptoms: Severe chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating.
  2. Emergency Care: Seek immediate help if these symptoms occur.

General Advice and Reassurance

  1. Prompt Medical Follow-up: Encouraged for early diagnosis.
  2. Reassurance: Early treatment can significantly improve outcomes.

Recommended next steps

Consult a Cardiologist or Take a Apollo Stress Impact Management Test

Answered 10/09/2025

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