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How dangerous is left axis deviation?

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Generally not: A left axis may be normal for you, or may indicate some thickening of your left ventricle. Check with your doc. An echocardiogram can usually rule out anything significant.

Answered 11/26/2019

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In SIMPLEST terms... can you explain ECG axis... what axis (left/right) deviation means...and how to spot it on ECG. thanks?

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