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Electrocardiographic manifestations: bundle branch blocks and fascicular blocks.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12865112     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Intraventricular conduction block is the general name given to a varied group of electrocardiographic entities. All share a common finding of some degree of delay in ventricular activation; recognition of these blocks hinges upon analysis of the QRS complex, as well as the ST-T changes associated with them. Bundle branch block (right or left), and fascicular block (left anterior or left posterior) are all examples of intraventricular conduction block. Causation of intraventricular conduction block may be cardiac or noncardiac; early recognition of the etiology may be of clinical importance. This article reviews the basic anatomy and physiology related to intraventricular conduction blocks, and then examines each in terms of electrocardiographic definition and clinical correlation.
Authors:
Richard A Harrigan; Marc L Pollack; Theodore C Chan
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of emergency medicine     Volume:  25     ISSN:  0736-4679     ISO Abbreviation:  J Emerg Med     Publication Date:  2003 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-07-16     Completed Date:  2003-11-25     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8412174     Medline TA:  J Emerg Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  67-77     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Emergency Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Jones Hall 10th Floor, Ontario Street & Park Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bundle-Branch Block / complications,  diagnosis*,  physiopathology
Dyspnea / etiology
Electrocardiography*
Heart Conduction System / physiology,  physiopathology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged

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