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Can Low Blood Sugar And Abnormal ECG Cause Unconsciousness?
I am 38 and I had an abnormal EKG today. They are sending me for furthering testing, but I was wondering what it could mean. I pass out sometimes, but I have low blood sugar and migranes, which could cause the passing out as well. I am 5feet 7inches and weigh about 125lbs..
Fri, 4 May 2018
Hello,
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that low blood sugar can lead to fainting. Anyway, your ECG is abnormal, cardiac arrhythmia should be excluded first.
I would like to directly review your ECG report for a more professional opinion.
Considering an abnormal ECG, other tests are needed:
- a cardiac ultrasound
- blood electrolytes
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that low blood sugar can lead to fainting. Anyway, your ECG is abnormal, cardiac arrhythmia should be excluded first.
I would like to directly review your ECG report for a more professional opinion.
Considering an abnormal ECG, other tests are needed:
- a cardiac ultrasound
- blood electrolytes
- an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to investigate for cardiac arrhythmia.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
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