Chronic hypertension electrocardiogram

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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.