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I Had An ECG Done The Other Day And My
Question: I had an ECG done the other day and my results said “Possible Left Atrial Enlargement (unconfirmed). What does that mean?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service!
Regarding your concern i would like to explain that your ECG may show signs of abnormal P wave concluding on possible atrial enlargement.
Anyways, the most reliable test to clarify this issue is cardiac ultrasound.
I recommend discussing with your attending cardiologist on the opportunity of performing a cardiac ultrasound.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
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!
Regarding your concern i would like to explain that your ECG may show signs of abnormal P wave concluding on possible atrial enlargement.
Anyways, the most reliable test to clarify this issue is cardiac ultrasound.
I recommend discussing with your attending cardiologist on the opportunity of performing a cardiac ultrasound.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Let me know in case of any further questions!
Kind regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka
Cardiologist
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