Question 1

i have a heart murmur but my doctor told me it was extremely loud and protruding thorough my neck. i've been having palpalations and a fast heart rate?

Accepted Answer

Heart murmur: Heart murmur radiating to the neck generally indicates narrowing of the aorta.  I suspect your doctor scheduled some follow up testing.  Palpitations and a racing heart beat could be related if the heart is having difficulty pumping blood through a tight valve.  It is important that you review any educational material provided by the doctor and proceed with the upcoming work-up.

Question 2

33 y/o athletic male with chest pains that go away with excessive water intake, an enlarged heart and heart murmur since the age of 8, occasionally feels as if his veins are on fire, and at times will have visibly protruding veins. what could be the cause

Accepted Answer

Mgt: There are several cardiac conditions that can cause an enlarged heart ,and some appear to have a genetic association. I would recommend having an EKG and a visit with your cardiologist as soon as possible. If you are experiencing chest pain currently, the ED is available to treat you immediately.

Question 3

does repetitive drug use take a toll on a persons heart sothey develop a bundle branch block?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It is possible depending on the type of drug used - a bundle branch block shows a decreased conduction of electrical impulses through the wiring of your heart.

Question 4

what is a complete right bundle branch block in the heart?

Accepted Answer

RBBB: This is a disorder of the conduction tissue of the heart that is found by electrocardiogram that signifies slightly prolonged conduction through the ventricles.

Question 5

what is an incomplete right bundle branch block in the heart?

Accepted Answer

Electrical slowing: The conduction of electricity in the lower chambers of the heart occurs through the left and right bundles. An incomplete right bundle branch block is an insignificant finding, representing a slight slowing in the electrical conduction as it passes through the right side of the heart. Please be aware that this has nothing to do with blockages in the arteries or heart attacks.

Question 6

what group of heart problems does the bundle branch block belong to?

Accepted Answer

Conduction/Electric: Conduction problem with the heart or electrical system of the heart.

Question 7

i have been diagnosed with a right bundle branch block of the heart. can i reverse this?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Bbb is due to slow conduction down the right bundle. It is usually asymptomatic and benign. Rarely, it is caused by other conditions such as cardiomyopathy, endocarditis, pulmonary hypertension, lyme disease. If one is otherwise healthy, there is nothing to worry about.

Question 8

is it normal to have a heart rate between 55 and 58 when you have left branch bundle block?

Accepted Answer

No: However,there may be other reasons such as meds.The main complication of bundle branch block, right or left, is to progress to a complete block of the electric conduction from the upper chambers of the heart to the lower slowing your heart rate, which can cause fainting and lead to complications and abnormal heart rhythms.

Question 9

what to do if i have a heart disease and already had surgery is there any branch of military i can join or any loop holes?

Accepted Answer

Heart disease: If you're 49 as listed above you can't join the military in any case. If you're younger and have a significan heart disease you are unlikely to be accepted for any branch of the service.

Question 10

is heart block the same as rate related left bundle branch block?

Accepted Answer

Heart block and LBBB: Left bundle branch block is a form of arrhythmia or "heart block" as you mentioned. "heart block" would refer to all rhythm abnormalities, whereas left bundle branch block is a more specific type of arrhythmia.

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I have a heart murmur but my doctor told me it was extremely loud and protruding thorough my neck. i've been having palpalations and a fast heart rate?

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33 y/o athletic male with chest pains that go away with excessive water intake, an enlarged heart and heart murmur since the age of 8, occasionally feels as if his veins are on fire, and at times will have visibly protruding veins. what could be the cause

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Does repetitive drug use take a toll on a persons heart sothey develop a bundle branch block?

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What is a complete right bundle branch block in the heart?

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What is an incomplete right bundle branch block in the heart?

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What group of heart problems does the bundle branch block belong to?

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I have been diagnosed with a right bundle branch block of the heart. can i reverse this?

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Is it normal to have a heart rate between 55 and 58 when you have left branch bundle block?

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What to do if i have a heart disease and already had surgery is there any branch of military i can join or any loop holes?

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Is heart block the same as rate related left bundle branch block?

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