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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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Axis: EKG axis is determined by analyzing positive and negative patterns in the different limb leads. Left axis points positive in the anterior leads and right axis points positive in the inferior leads. Left axis tends to occur inconditions like left ventricular pathology,while right axis deviation is seen in young people or patients with chronic lung disease, tall and slender physique,other heart dis
Answered 7/18/2017
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Electrical axis: Roughly corresponds to size & shape of heart. No simple answer. Can indicate left or right ventricular muscle enlargement, left or right atrial enlargement, dextrocardia, loss of activity by a portion of heart muscle. After you get your MD you can spend some time learning to interpret cardiograms. It is hard. Most Drs are not good at it.
Answered 12/12/2018
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