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Heat intolerance associated with left bundle branch block?
An_245742 posted:
I have left bundle branch block which I have thought to be asymptomatic for me. However, I have become heat intolerant, sweating profusely and yet still overheating. Is there a connection?
2 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Heat intolerance associated with left bundle branch block?I have left bundle branch block which I have thought to be asymptomatic for me. However, I have become heat intolerant, sweating profusely and yet still overheating. Is there a connection?
CardiostarUSA1 responded:
Hi:
"Is there a connection?"
Well, anything medical is seemingly possible today, especially since everyone is unique.
Obviously you should bring this concerning symptom/development to the attention of your doctor promptly.
General info
MedlinePlus
Heat Intolerance
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003094.htm
For those not familiar with left bundle branch block (LBBB), it's a commonly seen electrical conduction abnormality during a routine resting electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), that is often associated with coronary artery disease (CAD), though can occur in some heart-healthy individuals.
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Bundle branch block
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Causes, significance and treatment
Bundle branch block (BBB) is a relatively frequent finding on the electrocardiogram.
Sometimes BBB itself needs to be treated; sometimes it indicates significant underlying cardiac disease that needs to be treated; and sometimes it has so little significance that no treatment is necessary at all....
http://www.heartdisease.about.com/cs/arrhythmias/a/BBB.htm
Texas Heart Institute
Bundle Branch Block
Symptoms
If there is nothing else wrong with your heart, you probably will not feel any symptoms of bundle branch block. In fact....
Treatment
In most cases, bundle branch block does not need treatment. But patients who have....
http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/bbblock.cfm
Take care,
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http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html
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"Is there a connection?"
Well, anything medical is seemingly possible today, especially since everyone is unique.
Obviously you should bring this concerning symptom/development to the attention of your doctor promptly.
General info
MedlinePlus
Heat Intolerance
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003094.htm
For those not familiar with left bundle branch block (LBBB), it's a commonly seen electrical conduction abnormality during a routine resting electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), that is often associated with coronary artery disease (CAD), though can occur in some heart-healthy individuals.
General info
About com
Bundle branch block
(Pertinent snippets)
Causes, significance and treatment
Bundle branch block (BBB) is a relatively frequent finding on the electrocardiogram.
Sometimes BBB itself needs to be treated; sometimes it indicates significant underlying cardiac disease that needs to be treated; and sometimes it has so little significance that no treatment is necessary at all....
http://www.heartdisease.about.com/cs/arrhythmias/a/BBB.htm
Texas Heart Institute
Bundle Branch Block
Symptoms
If there is nothing else wrong with your heart, you probably will not feel any symptoms of bundle branch block. In fact....
Treatment
In most cases, bundle branch block does not need treatment. But patients who have....
http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/bbblock.cfm
Take care,
CardioStar*
WebMD member (since 8/99)
-
-
Be well-informed
Learn about the heart's delicate and precise electrical conduction system
Animated Tutorial
http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html
-
Quote!
"Be a questioning patient. TALK to your DOCTOR and ASK QUESTIONS. Studies show that patients who ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results. Be vigilant and speak up!"
- Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society
.
It's your future......be there.
. .
WebMD/WebMD foums DOES NOT provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Report This| Share this:Heat intolerance associated with left bundle branch block?Hi:<br /> <br /><i>"Is there a connection?"</i><br /> <br />Well, anything medical is seemingly possible today, especially since everyone is unique.<br /> <br />Obviously you should bring this concerning symptom/development to the attention of your doctor promptly.<br /><br />General info<br /><br /> MedlinePlus<br /> <br /> <b>Heat Intolerance</b><br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlinelus/ency/article/00094.htm">http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003094.htm</a> <br /> <br /> For those not familiar with left bundle branch block (LBBB), it's a commonly seen electrical conduction abnormality during a routine resting electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), that is often associated with coronary artery disease (CAD), though can occur in some heart-healthy individuals.<br /> <br /> General info<br /> <br /> About com<br /> <br /> <b>Bundle branch block</b><br /> <br /> (Pertinent snippets)<br /> <br /> <b> Causes, significance and treatment</b><br /> <br /> Bundle branch block (BBB) is a relatively frequent finding on the electrocardiogram.<br /> <br /> Sometimes BBB itself needs to be treated; sometimes it indicates significant underlying cardiac disease that needs to be treated; and sometimes it has so little significance that no treatment is necessary at all....<br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.heartdisease.about.com/cs/arrhythmias/a/BBB.htm">http://www.heartdisease.about.com/cs/arrhythmias/a/BBB.htm</a> <br /> <br /> Texas Heart Institute<br /> <br /> <b>Bundle Branch Block</b><br /> <br /> <b> Symptoms</b><br /> <br /> If there is nothing else wrong with your heart, you probably will not feel any symptoms of bundle branch block. In fact....<br /> <br /> <b> Treatment</b><br /> <br /> In most cases, bundle branch block does not need treatment. But patients who have....<br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/bbblock.cfm">http://www.texasheart.org/HIC/Topics/Cond/bbblock.cfm</a> <br /> <br /> Take care,<br /> <br /> CardioStar*<br /> <br /> WebMD member (since 8/99)<br /> <br /> <img src=http://www.animateit.net/data/media/august2009/cardiogram_line.gif class=post_img /><br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> -<br /><br /><br /><b>Be well-informed</b><br /> <br /> Learn about the heart's delicate and precise electrical conduction system<br /> <br /> <b>Animated Tutorial</b><br /> <br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html">http://www.your-doctor.com/healthinfocenter/medical-conditions/cardiovascular/conductiontutorial.html</a> <br /> <br /> <br /> -<br /> <br /> <i>Quote!</i><br /> <br /> "Be a <u>questioning patient</u>. <b>TALK</b> to your <b>DOCTOR</b> and <b>ASK</b> <b>QUESTIONS</b>. Studies show that patients who<b> ask the most questions, and are most assertive, get the best results</b>. Be vigilant and speak up!"<br /> <br /> <br /> - Charles Inlander, People's Medical Society<br /> <br /> .<br /> <br /> It's your future......be there. <img src=http://img.webmd.com/community/images/smile.gif class=post_img /><br /> <br /> . .<br /> <br /> <b>WebMD/WebMD foums <u>DOES NOT</u> provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.<br /><br /></b>
James Beckerman, MD, FACC responded:
I have not seen a LBBB occurring specifically related to heat intolerance. There are several causes, though, that Cardiostar outlines below. In some cases, we don't find a cause, and after some initial cardiac evaluation often don't do anything further.
Report This| Share this:Heat intolerance associated with left bundle branch block?I have not seen a LBBB occurring specifically related to heat intolerance. There are several causes, though, that Cardiostar outlines below. In some cases, we don't find a cause, and after some initial cardiac evaluation often don't do anything further.
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