What Does "marked Right And Mid-precordial Depolarization Disturbance" Mean?

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014

Question: Hi, I went for a pre-employemnt screening today and my results said that I have a "marked right and mid-precordial depolarization disturbance." It made me nervous. They told me to go to my PCP right away. I do not know that I have even had an EKG before, so I have nothing to compare it to. I do think that in the past, I have been told that I have an irregular something.... I am reasonably active yoga and walkcardio, Although, I have gained about 8 pounds in the lat six months while in between jobs and looking for this one, and probably need to lose it.

Is this something I need to worry about ASAP, or get checked out in next couple months?

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
get it checked in the next couple of months

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

I have read your query diligently and understand your concerns.

Let me explain the report to you: "marked right and mid-precordial depolarization disturbance." - this means the EKG leads placed on the right side and middle position of your heart are showing a disturbance in the contraction of your heart. Depolarization simply means contraction.

Although, you do not have a significant past cardiac history, this report needs to be evaluated further with the help of a Echocardiography and treadmill tests.

You need not do this ASAP, you can wait and get it checked in the next couple of months.

Wish you good luck and good health. Let me know if you have further queries.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar