Health Dictionary
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Right axis deviation
Introduction
Definition
Definition
Right Axis Deviation (RAD) is a heart condition where the electrical axis of the heart is greater than +105 degrees or between -90 degrees and +180 degrees (may be called Indeterminate) or more often extreme Right Axis Deviation. The degrees may be determined by a 12-lead ECG
Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Editor-In-Chief:
C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]