Newby with LBBB

Hi just found this link and joined. Very recently discovered I have left bundle branch block. I have a slow pulse - anywhere between 40 and 60. I have an erratic blood pressure which is very difficult to take, and has to be done manually.

My GP is not concerned but I read somewhere I should get an echocardiogram and I want to ask her to refer me for that.

I would also feel happier if I could speak to a specialist like a cardiologist.

How much fuss should I make!?

[Midnight21]

Lots!......it’s your health and if you are concerned ,don’t sit there worrying ,you need to put your mind at rest .

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Yes you are right - thanks. BTW what the heck is your Avatar??

[Midnight21 in reply to Hidden]

God knows!!!.....looks like cherries to me or bits of innards !!!....because I didn’t supply a profile photo ,that appeared ,!!! I don’t look like that honestly.

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You could change it.

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Done it just for you!!

[Best2]

Hi unbusy please can u tell me how you got on with cardiologist about you lbbb I have just seen on my ecg report that I have ectopic beats plus a lbbb I’m so worried about this I’ve never heard of it before ?? Thankyou

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Hi Best2.The cardiologist was very helpful but I consulted him mainly about my 24 hour blood pressure recording.

I did however, ask him about the LBBB, and he advised me to get an echocardiogram done, as a precaution to make sure nothing else is going on.

My GP was very dismissive in that she said LBBB was nothing at all to worry about. I am just plucking up courage to ask her to refer me. But I will go privately if I need to.

I'd never heard of LBBB before either.

Let me know how you get on - best wishes,

Elizabeth.

[Best2 in reply to Hidden]

Thankyou for you reply I’m having an echo on Thursday and also waiting for an mri scan just so anxious incase its a dangerous!! I will let you know how I get on ! Ps I did go private for consultation but can’t afford the echo and mri so they have referred me back to nhs waited 6 weeks for echo and could be 12 weeks for mri scan !!!