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Is Moderated Conduction Delay On Ekg While Being Treated For High BP Serious?

I was told to see a cardiologist because of "moderated conduction delay on ekg". I am treated for high blood pressure but have no other symptoms of heart problems, ie no shortness of breath or tiredness. I am 61 year old male, 5'9", 250lbs. I walk for exercise. I see a cardiologist this Friday but I'm concerned he'll want to do invasive tests that I don't want to do since I feel fine. What is your opinion.
Wed, 28 May 2014
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It is better to investigate moderate conduction delay by a cardiologist. Conduction delays may or may not be serious and all conduction delays need not necessarily be treated. But certain conduction delays can produce irregular heart beats which may be life threatening . Hence to be on the safer side better to get the opinion of cardiologist; usually non invasive tests only will be required.
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Is Moderated Conduction Delay On Ekg While Being Treated For High BP Serious?

It is better to investigate moderate conduction delay by a cardiologist. Conduction delays may or may not be serious and all conduction delays need not necessarily be treated. But certain conduction delays can produce irregular heart beats which may be life threatening . Hence to be on the safer side better to get the opinion of cardiologist; usually non invasive tests only will be required.