Does anyone have RBBB, right branch bundle block?

Question

I was diagnosed with it last year, and now I don't know how i'm supposed to know when my symptoms are serious enough to go an emergency room or not.

Last week, I had a lot of cramping on my heart and chest, and some on my back, and it was difficult to breathe. There's still some soreness in my chest, and my breathing still isn't normal.

I made an appt. to see a doctor on Tuesday. But I want to know if anyone else is dealing with this. There's not alot online about it, and my so-called cardiologists last year didn't have much to say about it either.

Answer 1

RBBB is an elecrical abnormality of the heart. It may indicate more serious cardiac disease. The symptoms you describe are serious enough to be seen now. Any time you have shortness of breath or chest pain, it warrants a trip to the ER.

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Answer 2

My husband and father-in-law have this....
according to both cardiolgists...the RBBB isn't supposed to cause any serious health issues. If you feel uncomfortable with ANY symptoms...go to the emergency room BUT make sure you tell them you have RBBB.
Below is from the Mayo clinic website...

Signs and symptoms

In most people, bundle branch block doesn't cause any symptoms. The condition may be present at birth (congenital), and you may have it for years without knowing it. This is particularly true with right bundle branch block, which tends to be less serious than left bundle branch block.

In some people, either left or right bundle branch block may lead to fainting (syncope), or to dizziness and the sensation that you're going to faint (presyncope). Syncope or presyncope is more common in people who have both bundle branch block and other heart conditions.

Bundle branch block causes changes in your heart's electrical activity that can be detected with an electrocardiogram. Although the heart's rate or rhythm is not always affected, some people may have a very slow heart rate (bradycardia) if the block of the bundle branch is severe.