Q: I recently had an electrocardiogram as part of a routine physical exam. The report said I had a bundle branch block. What does that mean? Will I need a pacemaker? A: Bundle branch blocks are ...

Left and right bundle branch blocks are associated with increased rates of pacemaker implantation after undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, with right bundle branch being a much ...

QRS duration of > 120 milliseconds rsR' "bunny ear" pattern in precordial leads Slurred S waves in leads I, V5, and V6. Remember that T wave inversions and ST segment depression is normal in leads V1 ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I recently had an ECG that showed that I have a "left bundle branch block." What does this mean? DEAR READER: When your heart beats, it does so in response to electrical signals. Your ...

DEAR DR. DONOHUE You were asked about a right bundle branch block and you said "Electric current still makes its way to the right ventricle. This doesn't mean you are on the verge of dying." A few ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 63-year-old male who, during a routine EKG, showed a left bundle branch block. Can you tell me anything about this diagnosis, what it means, any treatment, future concerns, etc.

Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is a type heart block. It results from a problem with the electrical conduction system that enables the heart to beat. It may cause no symptoms, but an ...

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LBBB is linked to electrical abnormalities, causing inefficient heart pumping, dilation, and systolic dysfunction. The study found LBBB associated with increased heart failure risk, surpassing other ...

Q-I`m a 27-year-old female in good health. However a recent EKG turned up a ”bundle branch blockage.” The doctor says it is an interruption in the heart`s electromagnetic field. What else can you tell ...

Global LV systolic function was accessed by fractional shortening, ejection fraction, and cardiac output. Regional LV wall motion was assessed based on motion and thickening of individual LV wall ...