Hi I have LBBB - I'm 43 and have had this for 6 months- echo and stress test all fine - I had bisoprolol but doesnt agree so now taking propranolol- I often get breathless and palpitations still and just feel odd? Is this normal as my cardiologist doesn't seem concerned as most people with LBBB have another heart problem??
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Hi Gemm77 yes I’ve recently been told I have Lbbb . Mine stemmed from an appt at A&E for a pain in my leg ! I was told I had a heart mummer and referred back to gp for a check up . Had ecg at surgery then a week later was told it’s abnormal you have LBBB . Have had to google what this means as no info given only that I need to have echo and 24 hr heart monitor have had neither so far. Been waiting 6 weeks but obviously due to COVID and overwhelmed hospital I will have to just continue to wait . I don’t get breathless or have palpitations but do have high blood pressure which seems to be a factor .
Thanks for the info! I have had to stop going on Google I've worried myself sick! Too much bad information? I dont have high blood pressure its such a random thing- if you don't have any other underlying heart problems??
I only googled because I wasn’t given any info but if you go on YouTube Dr Sanjay Gupta on LBBB is very informative and does put you more at ease .
Thanks for that info. I was diagnosed with LBBB about a year ago, but am finding it difficult to find out much about it.
Hi Gem77. I am a fit 68 yr old never had any health problems. 10 days ago I had a pre op assessment for hip replacement - ok that is a problem but I get on with it and some paracetamol but hip joint is worn out thanks to busy busy - and to my great surprise was sent off for ECG which diagnosed LBBB.So at the moment I am re-adjusting to this and although the GP is not particularly worried I am! Especially if my hip op is postponed because of it. At the GP surgery my B/P was 160/90 but at home it is lower - and the person doing the B/P had no medical training and only did the one reading as soon as I rushed in! I am tempted to get a phone consultation with Mr Gupta - his explanation on LBBB is great and I feel I understand what it is thanks to him. My GP has not suggested an echocardiogram but I understand I should get one. At the moment we are concentrating on getting a true picture of how high my B/P really is and if I should take meds for it. My pulse rate is low at 60 or less so I don't want any beta blockers.
How are you getting on? It's nice to find your post.
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Hi no probs . I’ve now had an echo which came back as slight thickening on left valve . Gp doesn’t seem concerned! . Appt with cardiologist on 26/02 so hopefully find out what’s going on . My theory is LBBB caused by high blood pressure undetected for awhile . I take Ramipril 2.5 which is low dose and made some adjustments to my lifestyle ie starting work later and much less alcohol and my bp is now 130/75 . Fingers crossed that’s all it is but will soon find out 🙄. Hope you get some answers and your bp reading comes down 😊
Hi. Yes I am off any alcohol and caffeine too! Good you got your echo done.