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Left Bundle Branch Block
Male. Aged 57. 5' 11", 178 lbs. Sedentary lifestyle.
LDL - 129. HDL - 48. Triglicerides - 85.
'White Coat' BP. But normal BP at home - 130/75.
I have a familiy history of heart disease.
I take 30 mgs. BuSpar for anxiety and 40 mgs. Prilosec
for non-ulcerative gastritis, minor hiatus hernia and
spastic esophagus.
Several years ago it was noted on a rountine EKG that
I have a Left Bundle Branch Block. My GP said not to
worry.
A year ago, my new internist ordered a regular
Echo-cardiogram and all results were normal on this test.
I have at times, experienced possible PVC's [ pauses
in my pulse - 2 to 5 per minute. ] I recently wore a
7-lead Holter monitor for 24 hours and no PAC's or PVC's
were recorded. Only a minor 4 second episode of SVT. The
doc said this was ok and again, nothing to worry about.
Last week I had a chest x-ray, EKG, heart-related blood
tests, etc. Again - all normal with the exception of the
L-BBB, of course.
My doctor says that from a medical standpoint, I do not
need any further testing at this time. He said for peace
of mind, I might consider a Thallium Stress Test. Would
you agree? Do you think the Thallium Stress Test is
warranted at this time? Or wait and see if more symptoms
occur. Thanks.
LDL - 129. HDL - 48. Triglicerides - 85.
'White Coat' BP. But normal BP at home - 130/75.
I have a familiy history of heart disease.
I take 30 mgs. BuSpar for anxiety and 40 mgs. Prilosec
for non-ulcerative gastritis, minor hiatus hernia and
spastic esophagus.
Several years ago it was noted on a rountine EKG that
I have a Left Bundle Branch Block. My GP said not to
worry.
A year ago, my new internist ordered a regular
Echo-cardiogram and all results were normal on this test.
I have at times, experienced possible PVC's [ pauses
in my pulse - 2 to 5 per minute. ] I recently wore a
7-lead Holter monitor for 24 hours and no PAC's or PVC's
were recorded. Only a minor 4 second episode of SVT. The
doc said this was ok and again, nothing to worry about.
Last week I had a chest x-ray, EKG, heart-related blood
tests, etc. Again - all normal with the exception of the
L-BBB, of course.
My doctor says that from a medical standpoint, I do not
need any further testing at this time. He said for peace
of mind, I might consider a Thallium Stress Test. Would
you agree? Do you think the Thallium Stress Test is
warranted at this time? Or wait and see if more symptoms
occur. Thanks.
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Dear John, Do not wait until other symptoms occur before you seek futher evaluation! The occurence of your LBBB should continue to be evaluated. I recommend you continue seeking answers until you are satisfied with the explanation.
There is no one right answer to your question. However, given your sedentary lifestyle, I would agree and recommend an exercise stress test, just to be thorough.
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