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What Does Left Axis Deviation In An ECG Report Mean?

on my recent ECG ,I WAS TOLD BY CARDIOLOGIST THAT LT AXIS DEVIATION ,WHICH WAS PRESENT IN 2O13 , I WAS NOT TOLD THAT TIME . I AM 80 YEARS OLD ,TAKE LISINORIL FOR HIGH B.P ,SINCE 15 YEARS AGO. I ASKED WHETHER I NEED ANY MORE INVESTIGATIONS ,HIS REPLY IS NO WHAT IS YOUR OPINION
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Hello,
Thank you for using healthcare magic.
I understand your concern.
In your case, left axis deviation si caused by left ventricular hypertophy (cardiac muscle hypertophy) due to hypertension.
So, this is a normal finding in persons suffering from high blood pressure, expecially if there is a long time hypertension history.
You do not need any further investiation. All you need to do, is to get your blood pressure under control. Try to check it frequently, to take the prescibed medicines regularly, to avoid high salt food intake and to have a moderate periodic physical activity.

Hope this may be helpful for you.
Please feel free to contact me if you need any further explanation.
Dr. Juarda
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What Does Left Axis Deviation In An ECG Report Mean?

Hello, Thank you for using healthcare magic. I understand your concern. In your case, left axis deviation si caused by left ventricular hypertophy (cardiac muscle hypertophy) due to hypertension. So, this is a normal finding in persons suffering from high blood pressure, expecially if there is a long time hypertension history. You do not need any further investiation. All you need to do, is to get your blood pressure under control. Try to check it frequently, to take the prescibed medicines regularly, to avoid high salt food intake and to have a moderate periodic physical activity. Hope this may be helpful for you. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further explanation. Dr. Juarda