- Female
- 34 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm trying to understand what the results from my ECG mean. It shows an incomplete right bundle branch block, but my echocardiogram came back normal. Do I need to be worried about anything, or is there something specific I should be doing next?
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See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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