The jerky septum is a finding in the echocardiogram caused due to delay in the electrical signals from the top of the heart to the left side of the heart. The condition is known as the left bundle branch block. The presence of a jerky septum does not confirm the presence of heart disorders.
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I have a jerky septum in my 2D echo. What does it mean?
Query: Hello doctor, I had chest pain. In my 2D echo report, septum jerky is given. What does is it mean? The doctor said the heart is fine. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The echo is reassuring. A jerky septum means that there is slight dyssynchrony between the septum and the other left ventricle walls. Such thing is usually seen in left bundle branch block which needs to be confirmed on an ECG. If the ECG shows normal sinus rhythm, then... Read Full »