ECG shows Left Axix Deviation.What does it mean?

Question

X,ray was taken for Left Axix Deviation. The report says Quote"

Bilateral prominant vascular markings with peribronchial cuffings.

Calcified foci in both lung fields. No active lesion is seen.

Domes of diaphragm show normal shape & position

Pleural spaces are clear.

Cardac size appeared normal.


HISTORY : I had pleural effusion way back in 1993. I was treated with
variety of medicines including one Strptomycin injection per day.
for 60 days.ECG was taken as Lipid Profile test of blood showed LDL as 231 .No diabetis. Blood Pressure 140/90. I am Male..64 yrs old. I do not drink,no smoker..and strictly vegetarian, Do cycling for 18 kms every day.

Answer 1

Left axis deviation in ECG means there is more electrical activity in left ventricle due to left ventricular muscle hypertrophy the causes of which are many . In your case there are no serious reasons for this to happen except that you have mild hypertension . I suggest an antihypertensive and statins to reduce LDL levels. Keep up the physical activity , you are doing great .

Answer 2

Axis Deviation Ecg

Answer 3

In this condition there is a swing of the cardiac axis to the left - ie less than minus 30 degrees. It is usually the result of a left anterior hemiblock rather than to the increased bulk of muscle of the left ventricle. Other causes include:

inferior myocardial infarction
ventricular pre-excitation
high potassium
tricuspid valve atresia
atrial septal defect in newborns
artificial cardiac pacing (pacemaker)
ECG findings: the QRS becomes predominantly negative in III and positive in aVL.( The condition is not significant until the QRS is also predominantly negative in II.)

This is all about the electrical conduction to your heart which is not necessarily a permanent disease but it reflects the condition of what is going on at that time with your heart. It could be the result of other impermanent conditions, too, so since you are active, no problems, let sleeping dogs lie. Have fun cycling.

Answer 4

dear sir, a left axis deviation in the ecg is usually due to high bp, or increase in the size of the left side of the heart due to other rarer reasons. at your age this can be even a variation of an otherwise normal situation. However calcified foci in both lung fields is usually tuberculosis which has healed.I would advise you to carry on with your active life and not worry too much about these reports.

Answer 5

left axis deviation

In this condition there is a swing of the cardiac axis to the left - ie less than minus 30 degrees. It is usually the result of a left anterior hemiblock rather than to the increased bulk of muscle of the left ventricle. Other causes include:

* inferior myocardial infarction
* ventricular pre-excitation
* hyperkalaemia
* tricuspid atresia
* ostium primum atrial septal defect
* artificial cardiac pacing

ECG findings: the QRS becomes predominantly negative in III and positive in aVL. The condition is not significant until the QRS is also predominantly negative in II.

Answer 6

ur Xray is showing evidence of probably old TB, rest is normal.

the LDL at 231 is very high and need to be reduced.target these days is <100.u will need hypolipidemic drugs for this.

as for ur ECG, u already have the causes given above.
if u donot have any other symptoms, I will advice u to for an ECHO. u need not worry for this finding otherwise if ur ECHO is ok.

Answer 7

Where are you located? Before you undergo any further test, contact Dr.S.S.Shepal at Pune. He is BAMS and MD in chkitsa, specialised in treating coronary artery disease through ayurveda. You can reac him on his mobile:[phone] or land line: 020-24282826. He is not expensive and quite reasonable.

Answer 8

All your report appears to be normal except LDL which should below 50. you may go for anti cholesterol drug.

Answer 9

LEFT AXIS DEVIATION IS NORMALLY DUE TO A REASON SO GO FOR A TMT ECHO AND CORONORY ANGIOGRAPHY AFTER CONSULTING A CARDIOLOGIST.