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An [[electrocardiogram]] (EKG/ECG) is performed to evaluate for the presence of [[left ventricular hypertrophy]] or [[silent myocardial infarction]]. | 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. | |||
[[File:LVH.png|center|500px]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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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.
