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Should Further Tests Be Done For Left Atrial Enlargement?

Hi Doctor,

My mother is 62 years old and patient of hypertension for past 20 years. She underwent ecg today and the report says possible left atrial enlargement. Is there significant abnormality in the report and is there a need to undergo further tests?attached is the ecg report
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
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Hi,

ECG has not reached me.

It does not appear to be a correct thing. Left atrial enlargement doesn’t occur in isolation. We should look for LVH. If I can see her I shall solve her problem. In the meantime, her BP should be kept under check.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. R.S. Gulati,
General & Family Physician
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Should Further Tests Be Done For Left Atrial Enlargement?

Hi, ECG has not reached me. It does not appear to be a correct thing. Left atrial enlargement doesn’t occur in isolation. We should look for LVH. If I can see her I shall solve her problem. In the meantime, her BP should be kept under check. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. R.S. Gulati, General & Family Physician