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Is left axis deviation dangerous?what are possible treatments and heath tips.

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Left axis deviation: Left axis means on your ekg them sum of your electrical vectors from your heart was 0 to negative 90 degrees on the EKG. This can be a normal variant from respiration. Pregnant women often have left shift and people with ascites. Essentially processes that push diaphragm up cause the left axis. Left axis can be associated with heart conditions such as: LVH, increased k and others.

Answered 2/3/2020

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