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No. I had an MI confirmed by elevated enzymes they told me I had a non Q wave heart attack. what is the difference between a regular heart attack and a non q wave heart attack?

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What does a small p wave on a ecg mean?

nothing... a nonexistent Q wave represents a possible heart attack in the past in the location of whatever lead its in. However, patients that are barrel chested or just plain big can throw off an EKG.


What is occurring within the heart during each part of the EKG?

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