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Hi Im 66 Yrs Old And Recently Had Ekg Which
Question: Hi im 66 yrs old and recently had ekg which showed left axis deviation I have no symptoms except occasional feet swelling. My family practitioner said i could followup with Cardiologist if i thought i needed echo. She didnt seem alarmed but thought echo might be good. I am currently 259 lbs and was prev. 285 started dieting to lose weight and get healthier. Cholesterol is 183 and dropped from 219 in a couple of months dieting. Is left axis deviation normal?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
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I understand your concern and would like to explain that left axis deviation needs further clinical investigation.
Though it may be just a simple cardiac axis deviation due to body habitus like in the case of overweight, lung disorders, etc. it may also be an expression of certain cardiac disorders like ventricular fascicular block, left ventricular hypertrophy, etc.
Clinical judgement and cardiac ultrasound test would be helpful in this regard.
Your family practitioner is right, a direct contact with a cardiologist is advisable.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Please, let me know in case of any further questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to - Ask a Doctor - service!
I understand your concern and would like to explain that left axis deviation needs further clinical investigation.
Though it may be just a simple cardiac axis deviation due to body habitus like in the case of overweight, lung disorders, etc. it may also be an expression of certain cardiac disorders like ventricular fascicular block, left ventricular hypertrophy, etc.
Clinical judgement and cardiac ultrasound test would be helpful in this regard.
Your family practitioner is right, a direct contact with a cardiologist is advisable.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Please, let me know in case of any further questions.
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
cardiologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is losing weight a way to fix this?? Do you see this very often and it not be anything serious?? My primary asked about sleep apnea also but did not seem overly concerned. I cannot get in to see cardiologist for 2 mo. What is your experience with this since i have no symptoms?
Brief Answer:
There is no reason to panic!
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
The body weight plays an important rone in cardiac axis and it is true that loosing weight will help in this regard.
From the other hand, as you have no symptoms, there is no reason to panic!
I recommend following a healthy diet to help you loose weight and consulting with your cardiologist when it will be possible in order to perform a cardiac ultrasound, which is a more accurate tool to examine the heart function and structure.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
There is no reason to panic!
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
The body weight plays an important rone in cardiac axis and it is true that loosing weight will help in this regard.
From the other hand, as you have no symptoms, there is no reason to panic!
I recommend following a healthy diet to help you loose weight and consulting with your cardiologist when it will be possible in order to perform a cardiac ultrasound, which is a more accurate tool to examine the heart function and structure.
Hope you will find this information helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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