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==Electrocardiographic Example== | ==Electrocardiographic Example== | ||
Shown below is an EKG showing left ventricular enlargement. | Shown below is an EKG showing left ventricular enlargement. Note the large voltage in leads I, L and V<sub>5</sub> and v<sub>6</sub>. | ||
[[File:LVH.png|center|500px]] | [[File:LVH.png|center|500px]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
An electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) is performed to evaluate for the presence of left ventricular hypertrophy or silent myocardial infarction.
Electrocardiographic Example
Shown below is an EKG showing left ventricular enlargement. Note the large voltage in leads I, L and V5 and v6.
