| A new terminology for describing left and right ventricular conduction abnormalities. | |
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PMID: 14640473 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The words we use to describe a medical condition should match our knowledge of it. Unfortunately, at times, the words we used long ago persist after new knowledge of the subject has become apparent; so it is with left and right ventricular conduction system abnormalities. The words left or right bundle-branch block no longer reflect our knowledge of the condition. Accordingly, this essay describes a new terminology that more accurately describes the numerous abnormalities that compose left and right ventricular conduction system block as well as their numerous subsets. A brief account of the cardiac conditions associated with the conduction defects is also presented. |
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Authors:
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J Willis Hurst |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical cardiology Volume: 26 ISSN: 0160-9289 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Cardiol Publication Date: 2003 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-11-26 Completed Date: 2004-02-06 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7903272 Medline TA: Clin Cardiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 540-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. Jhurst@emory.edu |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Bundle-Branch Block
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diagnosis,
physiopathology Electrocardiography Heart Block / diagnosis*, physiopathology Humans Terminology as Topic* |
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