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 ...

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 ...

Atrial fibrillation with an uncontrolled ventricular response Left bundle branch block Premature ventricular contractions At times it can be difficult to distinguish "SVT with aberrancy" from ...

Atrial fibrillation with an uncontrolled ventricular response Intermittent right bundle branch block - rate dependent This ECG shows atrial fibrillation with an uncontrolled ventricular rate. There ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old male who, during a routine EKG, showed a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Conduction abnormalities like complete heart block (CHB) and left bundle branch block (LBBB) remain common in today’s TAVI patients, with some facing pacemaker implantation or even ...

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.