- male
- 50 Years
- 22/01/2025
I just got my ECG results back from a health check-up, and it's showing a Left Axis Deviation. I've never had any BP problems, and my blood pressure during the exam was 13080. What could be causing the Left Axis Deviation? Should I be worried about it?
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probable cause is hypertension, u may require betablockers and calcium channel blockers..
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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