Stress test for left bundle branch block

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Avatar f tn I am undergoing tests for a left bundle branch blockage after being notified that I have an abnormal EKG. My ECHO and Cardiac Scoring came back good and perfect respectively. My nuclear stress test came back positive. My cardiologist thinks it may be a false positive. I am having a CT of my heart on Monday morning. I have Graves Disease, CVID, and Fibromyalgia, but I am not aware of ever having had a heart attack before.
Avatar f tn I AM A 28 YEAR OBESE WOMAN WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEFT BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCK IN OCTOBER 2010. I HAD A STRESS TEST, ULTRASOUND OF THE HEART WHICH SHOWED EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT IT HAS LEFT ME WITH ALOT OF ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS. I AM ALWAYS THINKING SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY HEART. SO I HAD A SECOND OPINION DONE. HE ALSO TOLD ME THE SAME THING. SO HE PUT ME ON A 30 EVENT MONITOR BECAUSE I TOLD HIM I WAS HAVING PALPITATION SOMETIMES.
Avatar n tn In terms of symptoms, you should not be symptomatic unless you were to also develop a left bundle branch block, in which case you would get pretty sick in a hurry. Since you've never had an ekg before its worth mentioning that a significant portion of right bundle branch blocks are actually something you can be born with. There's a real possibility that you've had this problem to some degree your entire life and simply didn't know about it.
Avatar f tn I AM A 28 YEAR OBESE WOMAN WHO WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A LEFT BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCK IN OCTOBER 2010. I HAD A STRESS TEST, ULTRASOUND OF THE HEART WHICH SHOWED EVERYTHING WAS FINE. BUT IT HAS LEFT ME WITH ALOT OF ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS. I AM ALWAYS THINKING SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY HEART. SO I HAD A SECOND OPINION DONE. HE ALSO TOLD ME THE SAME THING. SO HE PUT ME ON A 30 EVENT MONITOR BECAUSE I TOLD HIM I WAS HAVING PALPITATION SOMETIMES.
Avatar n tn i have left bundle branch block and (prizmetal angina ,'stress related'). I am often tired and lethargic, is that normal?
Avatar n tn For an insight into heart contractility: Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is when there is a defect in the left bundle branches (located on the wall (septum) that separates lower heart chambers) that convey electrical signals to the ventricles; if the defect is in the right bundle branch, it is called right bundle branch block (RBBB). Defect can be due to a prior heart attack, viral, drugs, etc. that damage septum cells or it can be congenital.
Avatar n tn Incomplete bundle branch block sometimes indicates underlying heart disease. But, when it occurs on the right side (i.e., incomplete RBBB,) it often has no significance at all. So when incomplete bundle branch block is detected it should trigger your Dr. to do a non-invasive search for underlying heart disease (i.e. Echocardiogram, Stress Test). If none is found, then no further tests or treatment is needed. It is usually an incidental finding in an otherwise asymptomatic person.
Avatar m tn Even though interference with the impulses may last for only a fraction of a second, that may be enough to cause bundle branch block. Bundle branch block sometimes makes it harder for your heart to pump blood forcefully and efficiently through your circulatory system. Although bundle branch block itself often requires no direct treatment, you'll need treatment of any underlying health condition that could cause bundle branch block, such as coronary heart disease.
Avatar n tn Back in 06 I had some chest pains and I found out I had an Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block. I had no idea what this was and I became so worried about it. I had an echo done, stress test and even wore a holter monitor for a day, and they told me all was normal, but I still worry sometimes, is a bundle branch block harmless because I have wierd feelings sometimes in my chest. I also am a weight lifter, and enjoy running. Its always in the back of my mind, am I safe to do these things.
Avatar n tn Therefore, as the electrical impulse leaves the His bundle, it enters left bundle branch only, and is carried to the left ventricle. Then, from the left ventricle, the electrical impulse finally makes its way to the right ventricle. As a result, the two ventricles no longer receive the electrical impulse simultaneously. First the left ventricle receives the electrical impulse, then the right. Why does the QRS complex change in BBB?
Avatar m tn These rarely have any significance, especially in an otherwise healthy heart, unlike a left bundle branch block which is more indicative of pre-existing heart disease.
Avatar f tn Would like to know how serious a Left Bundle Branch Block is? Are there symtoms to watch for regarding heart complications from the Branch Block? There is family history of heart disease. Person also has a mild mitral valve leak. This is regarding a woman.
Avatar n tn I have a left bundle branch block on my EKG. I also tend to have a higher pulse, 90-100 is not unusual for me. i was just in the hospital and had a multitude of tests, including a cath. The cath was normal, but the stress test was not. Does this mean that the other tests are just "false positives" this was also the case 8 years ago- all the tests pointed to a possible problem, but the final test was fine.
Avatar f tn It showed Normal Sinus Rhythm with an incomplete BBB (Bundle Branch Block). It also said possible enlarged left atrium due to the p wave being slightly elongated for a short run on the strip. The p wave then went back to normal. The doctor said that it is possible that I was born with a incomplete BBB. She did not suggest any further cardiac work up. I am concerned. Any suggestions? Is this something I should be concerned about?
1298588 tn?1330318981 My cardiologist told me that on the last EKG I had done, he had detected a left bundle branch block, a sort of obstruction in the electrical pathways of my heart that could be causing the skipped beats. He wants to do a Holter monitor test and then maybe a cardiac MRI in order to determine how the blockage is affecting my heartbeat. I do the Holter test next week, and he advised me not to worry about it until then. Fat chance of that!
Avatar f tn I am a 24 year old female who has been suffering from chest pain since approximately January of this year. My primary care physician and an ER doctor have both diagnosed me with costochondritis. However, one evening about a month ago I had a panic attack (I have been suffering from severe anxiety and panic attacks for almost a year) and ended up in the ER.
Avatar n tn I had some ekg`s, blood tests, echocardiogram, stress test, and wore a holter monitor for 24 hours. Anyways, I used to be very active, but lately this is starting to bother me again and im worried about weather or not I should be excerising too much or not. When I seen the cardiogolist, I was active at the time, and he said to continue what im doing and not worry. I recently read some problems that are associated with a bundle branch block, and im pretty worried.
Avatar m tn Hi ,I had my routine medical test and the doctor said i have a Left bundle branch block in my ECG and need to go for 2D echo test .I had my 2D echo test done which came back normal .I am 28 years old and worried about this .I dont have any symptoms .
1132931 tn?1260438609 Right bundle branch block occurs when the electrical impulse from the bundle of His does not conduct along the right bundle branch. Conduction down the left bundle branch proceeds normally, and the interventricular septum and left ventricle rapidly depolarize in the normal fashion. Incomplete bundle branch block rerely indicates underlying heart disease. But, especially when it occurs on the right side (i.e., incomplete RBBB,) it often has no significance at all.
Avatar n tn For an insight, the EKG would be the test for medical condition in question. Sometimes either the right or the left bundle branch conducts the electrical impulse more slowly than normal, but is not completely blocked. When this occurs, on the side of the slow conduction, the electrical impulse arrives in the ventricle slightly later than normal. As a result, the QRS complex is slightly wider than normal, but not as wide as it would be with a complete BBB.
Avatar m tn In some people, it can be related to stress, too much caffeine or nicotine, or too much exercise The EKG indicates there may be right bundle branch block (RBBB) causing an irregular rhythm. Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) is a delay or complete block of the electrical impulse as it travels the pathways from the sinus node (origin of the pulse rate) to the ventricles. Can cause occasional skipped or extra beats and not uncommon condition and harmless. EKG an abnormal left atrium.
Avatar f tn t have heart disease which is a good thing. He was probably born with the right bundle branch block or had a disease later in years.
1166107 tn?1263052991 I quit smoking after 50 yrs, 10 cigarettes a day (rollers) 80 days ago. I went for a preventive checkup, the ECG report showed an incomplete Right Bundle Branch block. I have been doing weight training exercise in the gym for 32 years. I still have no symptoms of any kind at all. Is it dangerous ? Do I take medication ? Should I stop exercising ? I used to have `low blood pressure in my younger days. My Blood pressure now is 150/80 mm Hg. Kindly let me know. Joey.
Avatar m tn The stents help to increase the blood flow, but it may not correct the conduction changes. Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) is an electrocardiographic (ECG) diagnosis where the trace reflects a delay in Right Ventricular depolarisation via the Right Bundle Branch. The phenomenon does not reflect a 'block' per se but an intraventricular conduction delay. Also the RBBB (right bundle branch block) may not cause significant symptoms. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
1580703 tn?1651904887 I have sleep apnea and read that enlarged heart can be caused by that- I can't remember what the ekg report said exactly.
Avatar n tn First, Second and Third degree block is normally refer to av block. Bundle Branch Block I haven't heard a degree yet. It is either right or left OR imcomplete RBBB or LBBB. Might be you're right, if both RBBB and LBBB happened at the same time, it also called complete heart block. A lot of websites explain those terms. I got RBBB when I was young. I got LBBB when pacemaker pacing at the right ventricle. When my pacemaker fail then I realized I got complete heart block.