September 2022

Left anterior fascicular block diagnosis causes alarm

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 66-year-old woman who recently had an ECG prior to my knee surgery. The interpretation I received stated that I had an abnormal ECG with a “left anterior fascicular block.” Needless to say, this alarmed me. I saw a nurse practitioner who stated: “Don’t be concerned by the language; your doctor viewed the ECG and said it was fine.” Your thoughts, please? -- M.M.

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Karen J. Anderson

Karen J. Anderson, 74, of McPherson, KS, passed away on August 31, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichi ta. Funeral arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson. (website: www. stockhamfamily.com)

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Jimmy Lee “Poppy”

Jimmy Lee “Poppy” Flood, 84, formerly of McPherson, KS, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home in Splendora, TX. Funeral arrangements are with Stockham Family Funeral Home, McPherson.

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