The bundle branches divide into 2 bundle branches and the right bundle branch is what conducts impulses to the right ventricle and the left bundle branch is what conducts the impulses to your left ventricle.
The bundle of His in the heart carries the electrical signals from the AV node to the bundle branches.
The electrical system which controls your heartbeat is made of several parts which signal the hearts muscles to contract.
A right bundle branch or right bundle branch block indicates you may have underlying myocardial disease and it's also a predictor of mortality in certain people.
The cause of a bundle branch block is hypertension, high blood pressure, heart disease inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis).
A bundle branch block is important as it can represent underlying myocardial disease and is also a predictor of mortality in certain patient populations.
A bundle branch block can cause tachycardia and especially if it's a left bundle branch block.
Most times though a bundle branch block causes a slower heart rate instead of an increased heart rate.
A bundle branch block shows on an ECG as a widened QRS and electrocardiographic vector changes on an ECG.
A right bundle branch block can occur in those who are otherwise healthy and seem normal.
If a right bundle branch block happens with a heart attack then it can be a sign of serious heart damage.
A bundle branch block does not need treatment as long as you're experiencing no symptoms.
In some cases you may need some medication to control high blood pressure or heart failure symptoms if you're experiencing those symptoms.
Or if you're experiencing symptoms like fainting then you may need a pacemaker.
The bundle branch that is worse is the left bundle branch block as it's associated with the greatest risk of death.
Stress can cause a bundle branch block as stress increases the hearts pumping and blood flow which can lead to the bundle branch block occurring.
You cannot reverse a bundle branch block once you have it and they don't go away either but medications can help with the condition.
A bundle branch block and right bundle branch block usually does not have symptoms although there can be some symptoms with a bundle branch block and right bundle branch block which can include dizziness and fainting although in some cases you may not have any symptoms with a right bundle branch block.
A right bundle branch block can cause fatigue as well as chest pain, syncope, near syncope and dizziness.
A right bundle branch block can be temporary or permanent.
Sometimes a right bundle branch block only occurs when the heart rate exceeds a certain critical value.
And by itself a right bundle branch block does not require specific treatment.
The root cause of bundle branch block is high blood pressure and heart disease and myocarditis.
You should be concerned about a right bundle branch block if you have heart disease or suspected heart disease.
However if you don't have any heart disease then a right bundle branch block is nothing to be concerned about in most cases.
You should see a cardiologist for right bundle branch block if you already have heart disease or you want to be sure it's not becoming serious.
If you have no heart disease then a right bundle branch block is usually nothing to worry about.
You can live a long life with a right bundle branch block, especially if you don't have heart disease.
When you don't have heart disease and have a right bundle branch block the right bundle branch block does not affect or change your life expectancy and many people live normal lifespans with a right bundle branch block.
The type of heart block that is a right bundle branch block is an obstacle in the right bundle branch which makes your heartbeat signal late and out of sync with your left bundle branch.
This then results in an irregular heartbeat.
The electrical signals in the heart act like a pacemaker which controls the heartbeats.
The right bundle branch block symptoms are dizziness and fainting although in some cases you may not have any symptoms with a right bundle branch block.
Right bundle branch blocks are diagnosed with an echocardiogram or EKG.
When you have a right bundle branch block it causes the right ventricle in your heart to contract a bit later than it normally should.
A right bundle branch block affects your heart's conducting system.
A right bundle branch block means the physiologic electrical conduction system of the heart, specifically in the His-Purkinje system, is altered or interrupted resulting in a widened QRS and electrocardiographic vector changes.
Right bundle branch block is an obstacle in your right bundle branch that makes your heartbeat signal late and out of sync with the left bundle.
A right bundle branch block is serious as it puts you at an increased risk of death especially after a heart attack.
Some people with a right bundle branch block may even need a permanent pacemaker in some cases.
A right bundle branch block is a condition in which there's a delay or blockage along the pathway that electrical impulses travel to make the heart beat.
If you don't have heart disease, having right bundle branch block doesn't change your life expectancy or add to your risk level.
But having right bundle branch block can put you at a higher risk of death if you also have heart failure or a heart attack.
The risks of a right bundle branch block include.
Blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
Heart structure problems that are present at birth (congenital heart defects) — such as a hole in the wall separating the upper chambers of the heart (atrial septal defect)
Many times, bundle branch blocks don't cause any symptoms, though they sometimes lead to dizziness or fainting.
Providers usually diagnose BBB with an EKG or echocardiogram.
You may not need treatment for BBB, though you'll need to treat any underlying conditions.
If you have a right bundle branch block and you're otherwise healthy, you might not need a full medical checkup.
If you have a left bundle branch block, you will need a thorough medical exam.
Tests that can be used to diagnose a bundle branch block or its causes include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
Right bundle branch blocks typically develops progressively over time and does not go away.
However, there may be cases where Right bundle branch block is temporary and goes away when doctors treat the underlying condition.
A block in the left bundle branch is usually a sign of heart disease.
Bundle branch blocks usually do not cause symptoms.
Usually no treatment is done for bundle branch blocks directly.
Your doctor may address the heart disease, if it is present.
In older people with coronary artery disease, left bundle branch block is associated with greater risk of death.
This is especially true for people with heart failure.
Left bundle branch block is also linked to a greater risk of death after a heart attack.