The causes of ST-segment depression on ECG are physiologic and pathologic, and the pathologic causes include myocarditis, coronary heart disease, thyroid dysfunction, etc., which need to be actively treated.
1. Physiological ST-segment depression of ECG: the change of ECG will occur in the case of mental tension and anxiety, irregular work and rest, etc. It can be improved by adjusting the mind, regular work and rest, avoiding late night, quitting smoking and drinking.
2. Pathological: myocarditis, coronary heart disease, thyroid dysfunction and other diseases can also cause changes in ECG, without active treatment may be myocardial infarction, heart failure or even death of the serious consequences of the need for active treatment of the cause.
Therefore, when ST-segment depression appears on ECG, it is recommended to receive further examination to clarify the cause of the disease and cooperate with doctors to standardize the treatment to improve the symptoms.