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 ...

Impulses, or electrical signals, travel through both the left and right chambers of your heart to make it pump. But if the pathway is blocked, the impulses may move slower than normal or irregularly.

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 ...

A right bundle branch block (RBBB) involves a delay in the electrical impulses reaching the heart’s right ventricle, which can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively. While RBBB doesn’t ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Keith Roach writes a medical question-and-answer column weekdays. Dear Dr. Roach: My 35-year-old son recently complained of some chest pain. He went to his doctor, and it was determined that he ...

If it’s important that an ECG is done, it’s important that it’s legible. Asking patients to hold their breath for a couple of seconds can help, or if fine tremor is a problem, try moving the limb ...