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Why Would They Say My Ekg Looked Normal But Say Probable Left Atrial Enlargement?
Question: BORDERLINE ECG -
Sinus rhythm
normal P axis, V-rate 50-99
Probable left atrial enlargement
P >50mS, <-0.10mV V1
When compared with ECG of 27-Aug-2021 16:40:16,
No significant change
Confirmed by: XXXXXXX L. Businaro
EKG shows a normal sinus rhythm with no signs of acute myocardial schema or arrhythmia.
This was the full op note from the doctor. My question is why would they say my ekg looked normal but say probable left atrial enlargement?
Sinus rhythm
normal P axis, V-rate 50-99
Probable left atrial enlargement
P >50mS, <-0.10mV V1
When compared with ECG of 27-Aug-2021 16:40:16,
No significant change
Confirmed by: XXXXXXX L. Businaro
EKG shows a normal sinus rhythm with no signs of acute myocardial schema or arrhythmia.
This was the full op note from the doctor. My question is why would they say my ekg looked normal but say probable left atrial enlargement?
Brief Answer:
Kindly upload your ecg image
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through your medical query I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that what so ever comes printed on the ECG report is the result of analysis done by the machine itself.
Most of the time this interpretation is not correct. Kindly upload your ECG image for evaluation and opinion.
Kind regards
Kindly upload your ecg image
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through your medical query I can understand your concern and I would like to tell you that what so ever comes printed on the ECG report is the result of analysis done by the machine itself.
Most of the time this interpretation is not correct. Kindly upload your ECG image for evaluation and opinion.
Kind regards
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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