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What Does Left Axis Deviation Indicate?
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Sun, 8 Apr 2018
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Question : I am a 56 yr male. My ECG shows Left axis deviation with sinus rhythm. HR 77bpm P 115ms OR 165ms QRS 89ms QT/QTc 361/409ms P/QRS/T 42/-33/-9 RV5/SV1 0.516/0.594mV. My BP is generally high for which I take 25mg atenolol tab every day night.What do I need to do to remain healthy.Do I need to worry. I prefer natural remedies such as exercise diet control etc.
Brief Answer:
Left axis deviation can be sign of uncontrolled Hypertension
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Left axis deviation implies increased muscle mass of the heart more appropriately called Left ventricular hypertrophy. This is a common feature of Hypertension.
Left ventricular hypertrophy is not a good sign if any.
It's advisable to maintain blood pressure levels within normal limits preferably under 125/80 mm of Hg.
Left ventricular hypertrophy can be reversible, so as left axis deviation. This can be achieved with drugs like ACE inhibitors. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Avoid fried, salty and fatty food stuff. Eat hygienic food and cleaner drinking water.
Consume fruits like apples and pomegranate on daily basis.
Consume oatmeal daily for breakfast.
Avoid sedentary lifestyle behavior. Can do yoga and meditation that can help in maintaining BP.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
Left axis deviation can be sign of uncontrolled Hypertension
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Left axis deviation implies increased muscle mass of the heart more appropriately called Left ventricular hypertrophy. This is a common feature of Hypertension.
Left ventricular hypertrophy is not a good sign if any.
It's advisable to maintain blood pressure levels within normal limits preferably under 125/80 mm of Hg.
Left ventricular hypertrophy can be reversible, so as left axis deviation. This can be achieved with drugs like ACE inhibitors. Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.
Avoid fried, salty and fatty food stuff. Eat hygienic food and cleaner drinking water.
Consume fruits like apples and pomegranate on daily basis.
Consume oatmeal daily for breakfast.
Avoid sedentary lifestyle behavior. Can do yoga and meditation that can help in maintaining BP.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician
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