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Potential Kidney Donor. Test Shows Nonspecific T Wave Abnormality In EKG. Chances Of Disqualification?

I am being assessed as a potential kidney donor. I am a 55 year old female. So far, all of my tests have come back normal except one: a nonspecific t wave abnormaility in my ekg . The nurse assigned to me said it may mean nothing, but that the nephrologist who has the task of medically clearing me will decide if further scrutiny is needed. I am bothered by this because I would hate for this one thing to stand between me and donation. Can you say anything reassuring to me as to the chances that I will be disqualified?
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hi
Thanks for the query.
Any non specific abnormality in ECG can definitely be investigated more thoroughly using a 2D Echocardigram or stress cardiac imaging. If these results are normal then the EKG findings should not be a problem. If the results are ambiguous an opinion from the cardiologist may be sought.
Hope this helps
Good luck.
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Potential Kidney Donor. Test Shows Nonspecific T Wave Abnormality In EKG. Chances Of Disqualification?

Hi Thanks for the query. Any non specific abnormality in ECG can definitely be investigated more thoroughly using a 2D Echocardigram or stress cardiac imaging. If these results are normal then the EKG findings should not be a problem. If the results are ambiguous an opinion from the cardiologist may be sought. Hope this helps Good luck.