If a patient has no discernable symptoms and there is nothing else wrong with the heart, but bundle branch block has been identified as the result of testing, the condition is generally not cause for alarm, and no treatment is indicated. However, doctors may perform tests such as echocardiograms or stress tests in an effort to find the cause of the abnormality.If bundle branch block occurs as a result of coronary artery disease, it may be necessary to treat the underlying condition. Treatment may be as simple as dietary modification and medication, or may include angioplasty, stents or surgery to clear arterial blockage.
For those who have suffered heart attack or other damage to the heart muscle causing blockage in both electrical bundles, an electronic device called a pacemaker may be used to generate the electrical impulse that the heart cannot properly generate itself. The pacemaker works by using wires that are attached to the heart wall and a small device called a pulse generator, containing a battery and several circuits, implanted in the body. After the implantation of a pacemaker, it is important to regularly check in with a doctor to make sure that both the device and the heart are working as they should be.
