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Is LBBB common?
Questioner:Julian Clark 2018-04-06 09:58:41
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Amelia Brown——Studied at the University of Cambridge, Lives in Cambridge, UK.
Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is a condition that affects the electrical conduction system of the heart. It is relatively common, particularly in individuals with heart disease or those who are older. LBBB occurs when the left bundle branch, which is part of the heart's electrical conduction system, is blocked or damaged. This can lead to a delay in the electrical signals that control the heart's contractions, resulting in a less efficient and sometimes irregular heartbeat.
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Ethan Brown——Works at the International Labour Organization, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
It is found in less than 1 percent of people under the age of 50; in contrast, nearly 6 percent of 80-year-olds have
left bundle branch block. ... The most
common cardiovascular disorders found in the setting of
LBBB include hypertension, CAD, heart failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or valvular heart disease.
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