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I Had An ECG Done The Other Day And My
Question: I had an ECG done the other day and my results said “Possible Left Atrial Enlargement (unconfirmed). What does that mean?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor - service!
Regarding your question, let me explain that ECG may give indirect information on possible cardiac chamber dilatation or hypertrophy (increase on wall thickness).
If such a suspicion is raised, then a cardiac ultrasound is recommended.
I would like to directly review your ECG recordings.
Could you upload your ECG photo here for a second opinion?
I remain at your disposal for any further questions!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on - Ask a Doctor - service!
Regarding your question, let me explain that ECG may give indirect information on possible cardiac chamber dilatation or hypertrophy (increase on wall thickness).
If such a suspicion is raised, then a cardiac ultrasound is recommended.
I would like to directly review your ECG recordings.
Could you upload your ECG photo here for a second opinion?
I remain at your disposal for any further questions!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
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