A right bundle branch block (RBBB) involves a delay in the electrical impulses reaching the heart’s right ventricle, which can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively. While RBBB doesn’t ...
Q: I recently had an electrocardiogram as part of a routine physical exam. The report said I had a bundle branch block. What does that mean? Will I need a pacemaker? A: Bundle branch blocks are ...
A person with RBBB typically does not have symptoms and may not know they have the condition. On rare occasions, a person may faint due to a severe block, though this is unlikely to occur unless other ...
Presenter: Jeanne E. Poole, MD, University of Washington (Seattle) for the SCD-HeFT Investigators The high incidence of sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly in patients with impaired left ...
The QRS complex is positive in lead I and negative in lead II and also negative in lead aVF – indicating left axis deviation TIP When you see RBBB always look for 1 st degree heart block and/or left ...
A specialist tells how to interpret subtle changes on the ECG, including those caused by two life-threatening syndromes you might otherwise miss. Reading ECGs is like learning to appreciate art—it is ...
A man in his mid-70s with a history of peripheral arterial disease, but no known heart disease, presents to the emergency department (ED) with 1 to 2 hours of nonradiating, slightly pleuritic, ...
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