Patient's question:
In recent days, I have been feeling discomfort in my chest, with intermittent pain that lasts only for a few seconds at a time. I went to the hospital for a detailed examination, including an echocardiogram and an electrocardiogram. The electrocardiogram was normal, but it showed sinus tachycardia, susceptibility to atrial premature beats, and changes in T waves. How should this be treated?Doctor's answer:
Your discomfort symptoms may all be caused by atrial premature beats, with a rapid heart rate. For example, if sinus tachycardia occurs again, it can lead to changes in T wave morphology. The changes in T wave are not specific and can only indicate the possibility of myocardial edema, but they cannot diagnose a specific disease. In this case, it is necessary to perform a 24-hour Holter monitoring to observe the number and morphology of atrial premature beats. Further treatment may be required if necessary.