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 ...

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 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 ...

Better devices and changes in implant depth have likely led to fewer LBBBs over time, but the issue needs continued attention ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers in Spain reported they validated the diagnostic accuracy of the BARCELONA algorithm for acute MI ...

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 ...

Electrical problems in the heart can often lead to serious and fatal complications including complete heart block or heart failure. Left ventricular conduction disease occurs when there is an ...

First-degree heart block is the mildest type and often requires no treatment. Third-degree heart block is the most severe and often needs a pacemaker to regulate the heartbeat. Many different causes ...