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Would high voltage r and s waves in the precordial leads on an ecg but without t-wave inversion still suggest cardiac hypertrophy?

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AN EKG is an electrical shadow of the heart. It is not the entire picture. Ask your doctor who can see the entire picture of your heath

Answered 4/10/2021

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Your question is somewhat difficult to answer. QRS voltage in the precordial is influenced by body build, thin chest wall etc.However it may be seen as a reflection of biventricular hyper trophy. Hence the plea not to use one observation alone as a basis for diagnosis. Ancillary data such as ECG should be used in conjunction with clinical findings.

Answered 4/10/2021

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, by 12 lead EKG you do not need a T wave inversion to indicate left ventricle hypertrophy.

Answered 4/12/2021

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