Right axis deviation is considered normal in which group of patients?
A)Children and tall, thin adults
B)Pregnant women and patients with diabetes
C)Patients who are obese and patients who smoke
D)Men and women over the age of 40

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Right axis deviation (RAD) is considered normal in children and tall, thin adults. In these individuals, the electrical activity of the heart is oriented more towards the vertical axis (up and down), which can result in a deviation of the electrical axis towards the right side of the body. RAD can indicate an abnormality in other groups of patients, but in the absence of other signs or symptoms, it is typically not concerning in this group.

Right Axis Deviation Is Considered Normal in Which Group of Patients