Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does " Border Normal " From The EKG Suggest?

Hello,



I'm a 60 y.o. male who just had an EKG. The results came back "borderline normal." The vent. rate was 52 bpm with a QT Interval of 452, a QTc interval of 437, and a P-R-T Axis of 5-27-30. Everything else seems fine. Could you please comment on these numbers and explain why the "borderline" determination?



Thank you!
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
Report Abuse
Cardiologist,  's  Response
Hi,

Thank you for providing such specifics. Normal axis of heart is -30 to 90. Your R axis is well within normal.
Your heart rate is bit lower than average normal (60-100 bpm) and the QTc interval is just touching high normal value (440); so your EKG say borderline normal. It's not to be concerned of. Mind it, athletes have low heart rate too !!
However, if you are having symptoms like chest pain and breathlessness, you should meet your doctor for further check up.

Hope this helps. Let me know in case of further queries.

Dr Vishesh Rohatgi, MD
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Electrocardiography


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does " Border Normal " From The EKG Suggest?

Hi, Thank you for providing such specifics. Normal axis of heart is -30 to 90. Your R axis is well within normal. Your heart rate is bit lower than average normal (60-100 bpm) and the QTc interval is just touching high normal value (440); so your EKG say borderline normal. It s not to be concerned of. Mind it, athletes have low heart rate too !! However, if you are having symptoms like chest pain and breathlessness, you should meet your doctor for further check up. Hope this helps. Let me know in case of further queries. Dr Vishesh Rohatgi, MD