Bundle Branch Block

Question 1

How is a bundle branch block diagnosed?

Answer 1

By looking at the V1 and V6 lead

Question 2

What is the best way to remember the difference between LBBB and RBBB?

Answer 2

WiLLiaM MaRRoW

Question 3

What would you see on an ECG if someone is presenting with LBBB?

Answer 3

‘W’ in V1 and a ‘M’ in V6
WiLLiaM

Question 4

What would you see on an ECG if someone is presenting with RBBB?

Answer 4

‘M’ in V1 and a ‘W’ in V6
MaRRoW

Question 5

What are the main causes of LBBB?

Answer 5

Myocardial infarction
Aortic stenosis
Ischaemic heart disease
Hyperkalaemia

Question 6

What are the main causes of RBBB?

Answer 6

Right ventricular hypertrophy
Pulmonary embolism
Ischaemic heart disease
Congenital heart disease (ASD)
Normal variant

Question 7

What are the main causes of RBBB?

Answer 7

Right ventricular hypertrophy
Pulmonary embolism
Ischaemic heart disease
Congenital heart disease (ASD)
Normal variant

Question 8

What is a LBBB always?

Answer 8

It is always pathlogical