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(I44.4) Left anterior fascicular block
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4 053 605 in individuals diagnosis left anterior fascicular block confirmed
71 683 deaths with diagnosis left anterior fascicular block
2% mortality rate associated with the disease left anterior fascicular block
Diagnosis left anterior fascicular block is diagnosed Men are 13.46% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis left anterior fascicular block
28 185 (1.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis left anterior fascicular block
43 498 (2.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease left anterior fascicular block - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features left anterior fascicular block
Absence or low individual and public risk
Left anterior fascicular block - what does this mean
Left anterior fascicular block occurs when the electrical signal that passes through the left anterior fascicle of the heart is blocked, resulting in an abnormal heart rhythm. this can be caused by a variety of factors, including scarring of the heart muscle, inflammation of the heart muscle, or a heart attack.
What happens during the disease - left anterior fascicular block
Left anterior fascicular block is a condition in which the electrical activity of the left side of the heart is disrupted, resulting in an abnormal heartbeat. this disruption is caused by an interruption in the normal electrical conduction pathways in the left anterior fascicle of the heart, which can be due to scarring of the heart muscle caused by a previous heart attack, or by an underlying disease such as cardiomyopathy. this interruption can lead to an abnormal heart rhythm, such as bradycardia or tachycardia, as well as a decrease in cardiac output, which can cause symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, and chest pain.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to detect the presence of a left anterior fascicular block
- Echocardiogram to assess the size and function of the heart
- Blood tests to evaluate cardiac enzymes, electrolytes, and other markers of cardiac health
- Chest X-ray to assess for any structural abnormalities in the heart
- Exercise stress test to evaluate the heart's response to physical exertion
- Cardiac catheterization to measure coronary artery pressures and assess the heart's electrical activity
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the symptoms of Left Anterior Fascicular Block
- Prescribe medications to reduce symptoms
- Perform electrocardiogram (ECG) to monitor the heart rate
- Perform echocardiogram (Echo) to assess heart function
- Perform Holter monitoring to assess for arrhythmias
- Perform exercise stress testing to assess for arrhythmias
- Perform cardiac catheterization to assess for blockages
- Perform radiofrequency ablation to destroy abnormal electrical pathways
- Prescribe antiarrhythmic medications to reduce arrhythmias
- Perform pacemaker implantation to regulate heart rate
- Perform implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implantation to treat arrhythmias
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Left anterior fascicular block - Prevention
Left anterior fascicular block can be prevented by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. additionally, controlling any underlying conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease can help reduce the risk of developing left anterior fascicular block.