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What is the relationship between T-wave inversion and depression?

Prof Mohan Nair
Head of Departmjent,
Cardiology,
St. Stephens Hospital, Max Balaji Hospital,
New Delhi

Q: 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?

A: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.