The condition, called left anterior fascicular block (LAFB), involves scarring in a section of the hearts' left ventricle (pumping chamber). People with the condition may be at higher risk of heart failure, sudden cardiac death or a dangerous heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, the new study found. In this study, researchers analyzed data from more than 1,600 people older than age 65 who were followed for 16 years.
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