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What is the relationship between T-wave inversion and depression?
Question
Does the T-wave in the ECG vary when a person is depressed or fearful or anxious? Is there any relationship between T-wave inversion and depression or anxiety?
Expert Answer
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Prof Mohan NairOct 12, 2009
Head of Departmjent,
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi
T-wave changes are not directly related to depression, but may occur secondary to medications given for depression. Minor T-wave abnormalities can be seen as a normal variant also.