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Sunday, March 28, 2010 Pharmagirl asks

Q: Is RBBB Life-threatening?

I have RBBB with no other underlying heart diseases.
I wonder Is it life-threatening on the long run? as I read that it causes bradycardia which may lead to insuffecient oxygen demand to my organs!

I lost my consciousness ONCE  last year and I was injured in my mouth! That was before a serious car accident. I was safe after that accident. Then this year I started having chest pain which made me checking my heart through ECG.

I read also that RBBB is less serious than LBBB. but does it mean that I can live without having Pacemaker insertion surgery? I am confused please help me with direct answers.

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3/29/10 10:36pm

Hi Pharmagirl,

 

Generally if there is no other cardiac issue present, a RBBB does not change your life expectancy or need treatment other than monitoring. Here is an article about bundles that addresses your question. 

 

Bundles

 

Best of luck,

Monica M. Skidmore, MS, RD

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By Pharmagirl— Last Modified: 12/27/10, First Published: 03/28/10