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What can cause a new left bundle branch block in a teen athlete? and can stress and anxiety maybe cause it?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

There are a number: of possibilities including EKG read incorrectly, newly recognized rather than new, Lyme disease, Viral cardiomyopathy. Stress and anxiety will not cause it. It would be appropriate to see a pediatric cardiologist for more evaluation.

Answered 3/26/2017

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