DEAR DR. GOTT: I have a right bundle branch block, high blood pressure, diet controlled diabetes, angina pain, shortness of breath, etc. As I age (I’m 63) it becomes more bothersome. Any information would be helpful. Thank you.
DEAR READER: A bundle branch block results from an obstruction along the pathway that sends electrical impulses to the right or left side of the heart, making it increasingly difficult for the heart to pump blood efficiently throughout your circulatory system. A left bundle branch block, the more serious one of the two, is commonly due to a form of heart disease, while a right block is less likely. That’s to your advantage. Some individuals can have a right block without any symptoms at all, while others may show signs of [Read more...]