Bundle branch blocks usually do not cause symptoms . They are not considered to be irregular heartbeats or arrhythmias. Rarely, right bundle branch block may make symptoms worse in some people with heart failure.
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Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are both types of SVT that are more common in older patients or patients with preexisting heart conditions . Atrial fibrillation can be more serious because, for some patients, it can lead to blood clots and increase stroke risk.
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In people with known or suspected heart disease, right bundle branch block is associated with a greater risk of death, especially after a heart attack . Some people with right bundle branch block may ultimately need a permanent pacemaker, but this is rare.
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) and complete right bundle branch block (RBBB) are independently associated with increased hemoglobin levels in apparently healthy subjects . Intern Med.
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