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Posted 12/4/2020 12:17 PM (GMT -5)
19 and Healthy (resting heart rate 59)
ECG Normal
Not done the treadmill test yet (delayed due to Covid shutdowns)
Heart Doctor still says I should start taking NADOLOL
Family History of Heart issues, including LTQS.

So should I start taking this drug or wait until I do the treadmill test? No symptoms ever, was a competive athlete until covid shut down things. Only know I have LQTS b/c my uncle passed out , found out he had it, and then I had genetic testing done...
Posted 12/4/2020 2:09 PM (GMT -5)
Hi OnlineUser, the question you asked needs to be answered by your cardiologist. If he did an EKG, perhaps he picked something up from it, this is strictly a guess on my part. We are not drs here so we can't give medical advice.

Take care.
Posted 12/4/2020 9:28 PM (GMT -5)
Agree.
The question is a must.
Taking in notes is crucial.
Cardiologists do so much after med school. They tell the surgeons the issues...thus
Are the architect.
Cheers. HT.
Posted 12/5/2020 5:08 AM (GMT -5)

OnlineUser said...
19 and Healthy (resting heart rate 59)
ECG Normal
Not done the treadmill test yet (delayed due to Covid shutdowns)
Heart Doctor still says I should start taking NADOLOL
Family History of Heart issues, including LTQS.

So should I start taking this drug or wait until I do the treadmill test? No symptoms ever, was a competive athlete until covid shut down things. Only know I have LQTS b/c my uncle passed out , found out he had it, and then I had genetic testing done...

The long QT should show up on an EKG if you have it.
It’s not a given you will get it right?
You’re more susceptible because of your genetics?
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