BBB Flashcards

1
Q

right bundle branch block

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QRS duration: Prolonged, greater than 120 ms (3 small squares).
Lead V1 and V2: Show a characteristic “RSR’” pattern or “rabbit ears” appearance.
Lead V6: Displays a wide S wave.
Secondary R wave in V1 is often taller.

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2
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MaRRoW

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In V1: The QRS complex has an M-shaped appearance, resembling the letter “M”.
In V6: The QRS complex looks like a W, with a wide S wave.

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3
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William

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In V1: The QRS complex looks like a W shape.
In V6: The QRS complex has an M-shaped appearance.

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4
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LBBB

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QRS duration: Prolonged, greater than 120 ms.
Lead I, V5, and V6: Show a broad or notched R wave.
Lead V1: Typically shows a deep and broad S wave.
ST and T-wave changes: Discordant to the QRS complex (T waves go in the opposite direction to the QRS).

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5
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Causes of RBBB

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  • PE
  • COPD
  • RVH
  • ASD
  • ageing
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6
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causes of LBBB

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  • LVH
  • AV disease
  • CAD
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