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===Definition=== | ===Definition=== | ||
Cessation of appropriate electrical conduction down either the left of right bundle branch. | Cessation of appropriate electrical conduction down either the left of right bundle branch. | ||
===Pathophysiology=== | ===Pathophysiology=== | ||
*LBBB: [[aortic stenosis]], dilated [[cardiomyopathy]], [[MI]], [[CAD]]. | |||
*RBBB: [[atrial septal defect]], [[PE]], [[MI]] | |||
===ECG Changes=== | ===ECG Changes=== | ||
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Revision as of 15:11, 28 December 2009
Definition
Cessation of appropriate electrical conduction down either the left of right bundle branch.
Pathophysiology
- LBBB: aortic stenosis, dilated cardiomyopathy, MI, CAD.
- RBBB: atrial septal defect, PE, MI
