Being told you have a Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB) after an ECG can sound alarming. Many patients immediately wonder: Is Right Bundle Branch Block dangerous? Does it mean I have heart disease? Will I need treatment? Can I continue exercising? The reassuring news is that in the vast majority of cases, Right Bundle Branch Block is a benign ECG finding and does not affect life expectancy or quality of life. However, it is important to understand what it means and when further investigation...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common heart rhythm problems seen by a consultant cardiologist. Many patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation are told about catheter ablation as a treatment option. However, AF ablation is only one part of a much broader strategy for managing atrial fibrillation safely and effectively. According to Professor Malcolm Finlay, consultant cardiologist and heart rhythm specialist, understanding the goals of AF treatment is essential before deciding...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common heart rhythm problems seen by a consultant cardiologist. Many patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation are told about catheter ablation as a treatment option. However, AF ablation is only one part of a much broader strategy for managing atrial fibrillation safely and effectively. According to Professor Malcolm Finlay, consultant cardiologist and heart rhythm specialist, understanding the goals of AF treatment is essential before deciding...