A cardiac condition called left anterior fascicular block (LAFB), in which scarring occurs in a section of the left ventricle, may not be as benign as currently thought and could increase the likelihood of heart failure, sudden cardiac death or atrial fibrillation.
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Routine EKG finding could signal serious heart problem
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*Good marker for progressive problems with the heart's electrical conduction system.*
* It means a PR interval of longer than 200 milliseconds had twice the risk of developing Fibrial atrillation, 3X the risk of needing a pacemeker almost 1 1/2 times the risk of premature death.*
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