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New right bundle branch block

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Im a 40yo male.

Ive recently undertaken a pre op ecg and it resulted in the surgery being delayed due to a new right bundle branch block.

This the first ive heard of such a thing, and ive had a number of ecgs done about 6 months ago all of which returned a normal result.

ive since undertaken a stress test with a cardiologist who has advised that im very fit and my heart was in good shape.

my questions are:

  1. what would cause a new RBBB ? is it likely i have had a heart attack or heart trauma?
  2. is RBBB subjective? ie. could it be one dr thinks that my levels are normal whilst others consider it a 'block'?
  3. is there an easy way to determine RBBB on the ecg? i have my original ecgs and my latest and would love to compare to see if it is just a drs interpretation?
  4. should i be worried? cardiologist said im fine and did not ask for any further follow up...but said if ive been found with RBBB it is likely ill have it for life now?

thanks

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  • isaac54352
    isaac54352 max44780

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    i was also recently diagnosed with RBBB but my cardiologist and cardiac surgeon (friend) said its nothing to worry about. Cardiologists will pick up on the ECG, RBBB but they wont even mention it to their patients unless they have a heart condition

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