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An ECG Taken As A Pre (minor) Cosmetic Surgery With
Question: An ECG taken as a pre (minor) cosmetic surgery with local anesthesia - showed " possible left trail enlargement//Right Bundle branch block.- I had in the past 2 or 3 episodes of "almost fainting" or feeling arms numbing and heart accelerating that were diagnosed as "anxiety attacks" dues to a extended period of stress. Could the two be related? Could I be anxious about the ECG results? Now I feel like I will have a heart attack any minute. Need to hear from somebody before cardiologist appointment Nov 20
Brief Answer:
The two medical conditions can be related,regul
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Right bundle branch block is a condition in which there is a blockage along the electrical impulses which make your heart beat.
There are many medical conditions that cause a right bundle branch block.
Anxiety can trigger the symptoms and the two medical conditions can be related.
I would also recommend to do some other examination such as an echocardiogram.
Also regular measure of the blood pressure is needed.
If there is no underlying condition, there is nothing to be worry about. You don't need any treatments.
I would recommend regular check ups to maintain under control the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
The two medical conditions can be related,regul
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Right bundle branch block is a condition in which there is a blockage along the electrical impulses which make your heart beat.
There are many medical conditions that cause a right bundle branch block.
Anxiety can trigger the symptoms and the two medical conditions can be related.
I would also recommend to do some other examination such as an echocardiogram.
Also regular measure of the blood pressure is needed.
If there is no underlying condition, there is nothing to be worry about. You don't need any treatments.
I would recommend regular check ups to maintain under control the symptoms.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further
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