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Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block

by John19, May 16, 2008 04:29PM
I was diagnosed with a Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block (IRBBB) about 3 years ago. I didnt think much of it at the time. I had some panic attacks for a while and worried a little about it when I first out about it. I had chest pains, so thats what led me to the hospital to get some testing done. I had numerous EKG`s,Echocardiogram,Stress test, Blood test, and wore a holter monitor I think? The little thing you wear for 24 hours.

Anyways, its 3 years later, and I do still suffer from panic attacks, and im still worried about this IRBBB. I don`t know much about it, is this a normal finding? Just a 19 year old male, wondering if I should relax about this, or go back again for more testing.
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by shell1925, May 16, 2008 07:58PM
To: John19
I too have been "diagnosed" with IRBBB and I was told it was completely benign.  Apparently it is very easy for this to show up on an EKG because if the leads are a little off it can show up.  I have had numerous EKG's and it shows up about 40% of the time.  I too have had a slew of cardiac testing done and even have gone to 3 different cardiologists.  Pretty much told I have a good heart and to leave it alone.  I also have had panic attacks in the past so I really feel your pain.

I would go for another check up though if it has been 3 years since all your tests have been conducted.  If you research IRBBB on the internet even it tells you that it is mostly a benign condition.  I wish you lots of luck and keep me posted!

Shell

by momtofourboys, May 17, 2008 04:50AM
my little 4 year old has had it since he was born. the IRBBB is not anyhting to worry about it is the LBBB or a cBBBB that you need to be cautios of.
I guess it owuldn't hurt to go to your doctor and just ask for a yearly cardiac checkup to make sure everything is okay
good luck
michelle

by oldie, May 17, 2008 01:12PM
To: john19
I have both left and right BBB. I had  skipping heart beats, 20,000 in one day once,but also some runs of extra fast ventricular movements. I take amiodarone for this and  stabilized after about six months. Now fit as a flea. I'm 80 and  had years of panic attacks. I stopped those with .25 tafil (alprazolam) under the tongue as needed, not every day. Years ago I'd stop them with a double rum. never failed. But no more, sad to say.So buck up and don't fret.
oldie
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