ECG abnormality at well woman’s insurance check-up: Any need to worry?

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ECG abnormality at well woman’s insurance check-up: Any need to worry?

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

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A right bundle branch block pattern on an ECG is a very common finding that requires a consideration of the possible causes based on the patient’s symptoms and history, as Auckland cardiologist Chris Ellis explains

A 35-year-old lawyer attends your practice for re­view, as she wishes to increase her life insurance policy and requires a clinical assessment and a r, ECG, RBBB is common – it can occur whenever the right ventricle is “stretched” or “under strain”