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Left bundle branch block (LBBB) in acutemyocardial infarction (AMI): clinical implications & Sgarbossa criteria On the contrary to Imitation of ischemia manifests as ST segment elevationsin leads V1–V2 accompanied by ST segment depressions inlead V5, V6, I and aVL. Clinicians frequently confuse these elevations and depressions with those caused by Masking of ischemia occurs simply because the ST-T changes caused by the bundle branch block are stronger than the ST-T changes caused by ischemia and therefore the ischemia will not come to expression (there are exceptions to this rule, as discussed below). To overcome these difficulties, researchers have developed ECG criteria that disclose ischemia in the presence of left bundle branch block. The most successful criteria to date were developed by Elena Sgarbossa and colleagues, hence referred to as the Sgarbossa criteria. Implications of left bundle branch block in myocardial ischemia/infarction A summary of the issues that arise when facing a patient with left bundle branch block • Imitation: left bundle branch block causes secondary ST-T changes, with ST-segment elevations in V1–V2 and ST-segment depressions and T-wave inversions in V5, V6, aVL and I. QS complex may be seen in V1–V2. • Masking: LBBB may mask actual ischemic ST-T changes. • Danger: A new LBBB in patients with Management of left bundle branch block (LBBB) in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) As discussed earlier, patients with chest discomfort and n...

Left bundle branch block results when something disrupts the electrical impulse that controls your heartbeat. It’s often not serious if you have no underlying conditions. People with heart conditions may need a pacemaker or cardiac resynchronization therapy to manage this condition. You can reduce your risk by making healthy lifestyle choices. Overview A left bundle branch block is when something blocks or disrupts the electrical impulse that causes your heart to beat. What is left bundle branch block? Left bundle branch block (LBBB) occurs when something blocks or disrupts the electrical impulse that causes your heart to beat. This block leads to an abnormal heart rhythm. A diagnosis of left bundle branch block often means that you have an underlying heart condition. Your heart sends If you have LBBB, the bundle branch that carries the electrical impulse to your left ventricle is either partially or completely blocked. This problem causes your right ventricle to contract before your left ventricle, making it harder for your heart to pump blood efficiently. How serious is left bundle branch block? If you have no underlying conditions, left bundle branch block may not be serious. If you have other conditions that affect your heart, LBBB may make your heart deteriorate faster and worsen your symptoms. How common is left bundle branch block? About 0.06% to 0.1% of the U.S. population has left bundle branch block. Left bundle branch block is more common as you age. It almost n...

Bundle branch block Electrical impulses that cause your heart to beat (contract) start in the heart's upper right chamber (right atrium) and travel to the lower chambers (ventricles). In bundle branch block, the pathway these impulses follow is delayed or blocked. The pathway includes two branches — the left and the right bundles. If one bundle is damaged, the ventricles rely on the other bundle to receive and respond to signals from the right atrium. If both bundles are blocked, the heart may beat very slowly, which can require a pacemaker. Bundle branch block is a condition in which there's a delay or blockage along the pathway that electrical impulses travel to make the heart beat. It sometimes makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. The delay or blockage can occur on the pathway that sends electrical impulses either to the left or the right side of the bottom chambers (ventricles) of the heart. Symptoms In most people, bundle branch block doesn't cause symptoms. Some people with the condition don't know they have bundle branch block. Rarely, symptoms of bundle branch block may include fainting (syncope) or feeling as if you're going to faint (presyncope). When to see a doctor If you've fainted, see a health care provider to rule out serious causes. If you have heart disease or have been diagnosed with bundle branch block, ask your provider how often you should have follow-up visits. Causes Electrical impulses within the heart muscle cause i...

Intraventricular conduction delay (defect): constellations ofbundle branch blocks and fascicular blocks (hemiblocks) In this chapter we will discuss intraventricular conduction delays (defects), which are caused by functional or anatomical defects in the components of the intraventricular conduction system.Because the conduction system is crucial for rapid and synchronized activation of the ventricles, conduction defects will typically cause abnormal ventricular activation (contraction). The significanceof this will depend on the severity of the conduction defect and the affected ventricle. In general, a conduction defect in the left ventricle ismore significant, as compared with a defect affecting the right ventricle. This is due to the fact that the left ventricle pumps against greater resistance and any disturbancein ventricular activation will reduce the efficiency of the pumping function. The primary intranventricular conduction delay and intranventricular conduction defectare used interchangeably. Normal and abnormal intraventricular impulseconduction The intraventricular conduction system is composed of the His-Purkinje system. More precisely this systemconsists of the Figure 1). The interventricular septum obtains Purkinje fibers from the left bundle branch. The right bundle branch does not give off any Purkinje fibers during its passage through the septum. Purkinje fibers are branched off from the right bundle branch at the level of the origin of the anterior papi...

Fascicular block (hemiblock): left anterior fascicular block & left posterior fascicular block Fascicular blockswerepreviously referred to as hemiblocks, but the latter term has been deprecated. The left bundle branch is subdivided into the following two fascicles: (1) the anterior (anterosuperior) fascicle, whichdelivers the electrical impulse to the anterior wall of the left ventricle; (2) the posterior (posteroinferior) fascicle, whichdelivers the electrical impulse to the posterior and inferiorwalls of the left ventricle. Anatomical or functional block in the anterior fascicle leads toleft anterior fascicular block. Similarly, left posterior fascicular block is due to block in the posterior fascicle.Approximately 5–10% of all individuals have a third fascicle – the median or centroseptal fascicle –whichgives off Fascicular blocks occurdue toanatomical or functional block in a fascicle. This alters the Block in the anterior fascicle causes left anterior fascicular block (LAFB).Block in the posteriorfascicle causes leftposteriorfascicular block (LPFB). In case of a fascicular block, the wall/walls without fascicular supply will depend on impulses spreading from the other part of the ventricle (where the fascicle is intact). Figure 1. Left anterior fascicular block (hemiblock) and left posterior fascicular block (hemiblock). Inspired by GS Wagner (Marriott’s Practical Electrocardiography, Elsevier 2007) and AL Goldberg (Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach,...

Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is an abnormality in the heart’s electrical conduction system. Learn about symptoms and treatment Left bundle branch block (LBBB) may not be serious if you do not have any underlying However, whether or not you have symptoms, LBBB requires careful medical assessment. A newly diagnosed left bundle branch block may indicate an underlying health condition that requires medical evaluation and treatment. LBBB is more serious if you have conditions such as What is left bundle branch block? LBBB is a condition in which there is a problem with the heart’s electrical conduction system. The heart is supplied by a web of nerve tissue that causes the heart to beat. Electrical signals through these nerves help the heart to pump normally. Your heart is made up of four chambers: the upper two chambers are called atria, whereas the lower two chambers are called ventricles. The Electrical signals that cause the heart to pump are generated in the sinoatrial node (SA node), which is a small mass of muscle cells at the top of the right chamber • Electrical signals from the SA node travel through the heart muscles and cause the atria to contract and pump blood into the ventricles. • Signals from the SA node are received by another structure called the • Muscle fibers from the If there is a problem with the branch that sends the electrical signal to the left ventricle, this may interfere with the heart’s pumping activity and result in left bundle branch block. Ho...

Left bundle branch block (LBBB): ECG criteria and clinical implications Leftbundle branch block (LBBB) is the consequence of anatomical or functional dysfunction in the leftbundle branch, causing the impulse to be blocked. Depolarization of the leftventricle will be carried out by impulses spreading from the rightventricle.Because the left bundle branch is dysfunctional, the impulse will spread (through the leftventricle) partly or entirely outside of the conduction system; such impulse conduction is slow and therefore the QRS duration becomes prolonged. The hallmark of leftbundle branch block (LBBB) isQRS duration ≥0,12 seconds, deep and broad S-wave in V1/V2 and broad clumsy R-wave in V5/V6.Refer to Figure 1, where the difference between normal conduction, right bundle branch block ( Figure 1. These ECGs show the difference between normal conduction, left bundle branch block (LBBB) and right bundle branch block (RBBB). As evident from these ECGs, the cardinal difference between normal conduction and bundle branch blocks is the QRS duration: bundle branch blocks are caused by dysfunctional bundle branches, which results in slow (and abnormal) activation of ventricular myocardium and thus prolonged QRS duration. A QRS duration of 120 ms (0.12 s) is required to diagnose bundle branch block. Also note that both left bundle branch block (LBBB) and right bundle branch block (RBBB) cause marked ST-T changes, including ST elevations, ECG criteria for left bundle branch block (LB...

Left bundle branch block (LBBB) in acutemyocardial infarction (AMI): clinical implications & Sgarbossa criteria On the contrary to Imitation of ischemia manifests as ST segment elevationsin leads V1–V2 accompanied by ST segment depressions inlead V5, V6, I and aVL. Clinicians frequently confuse these elevations and depressions with those caused by Masking of ischemia occurs simply because the ST-T changes caused by the bundle branch block are stronger than the ST-T changes caused by ischemia and therefore the ischemia will not come to expression (there are exceptions to this rule, as discussed below). To overcome these difficulties, researchers have developed ECG criteria that disclose ischemia in the presence of left bundle branch block. The most successful criteria to date were developed by Elena Sgarbossa and colleagues, hence referred to as the Sgarbossa criteria. Implications of left bundle branch block in myocardial ischemia/infarction A summary of the issues that arise when facing a patient with left bundle branch block • Imitation: left bundle branch block causes secondary ST-T changes, with ST-segment elevations in V1–V2 and ST-segment depressions and T-wave inversions in V5, V6, aVL and I. QS complex may be seen in V1–V2. • Masking: LBBB may mask actual ischemic ST-T changes. • Danger: A new LBBB in patients with Management of left bundle branch block (LBBB) in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) As discussed earlier, patients with chest discomfort and n...

Fascicular block (hemiblock): left anterior fascicular block & left posterior fascicular block Fascicular blockswerepreviously referred to as hemiblocks, but the latter term has been deprecated. The left bundle branch is subdivided into the following two fascicles: (1) the anterior (anterosuperior) fascicle, whichdelivers the electrical impulse to the anterior wall of the left ventricle; (2) the posterior (posteroinferior) fascicle, whichdelivers the electrical impulse to the posterior and inferiorwalls of the left ventricle. Anatomical or functional block in the anterior fascicle leads toleft anterior fascicular block. Similarly, left posterior fascicular block is due to block in the posterior fascicle.Approximately 5–10% of all individuals have a third fascicle – the median or centroseptal fascicle –whichgives off Fascicular blocks occurdue toanatomical or functional block in a fascicle. This alters the Block in the anterior fascicle causes left anterior fascicular block (LAFB).Block in the posteriorfascicle causes leftposteriorfascicular block (LPFB). In case of a fascicular block, the wall/walls without fascicular supply will depend on impulses spreading from the other part of the ventricle (where the fascicle is intact). Figure 1. Left anterior fascicular block (hemiblock) and left posterior fascicular block (hemiblock). Inspired by GS Wagner (Marriott’s Practical Electrocardiography, Elsevier 2007) and AL Goldberg (Clinical Electrocardiography: A Simplified Approach,...

Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is an abnormality in the heart’s electrical conduction system. Learn about symptoms and treatment Left bundle branch block (LBBB) may not be serious if you do not have any underlying However, whether or not you have symptoms, LBBB requires careful medical assessment. A newly diagnosed left bundle branch block may indicate an underlying health condition that requires medical evaluation and treatment. LBBB is more serious if you have conditions such as What is left bundle branch block? LBBB is a condition in which there is a problem with the heart’s electrical conduction system. The heart is supplied by a web of nerve tissue that causes the heart to beat. Electrical signals through these nerves help the heart to pump normally. Your heart is made up of four chambers: the upper two chambers are called atria, whereas the lower two chambers are called ventricles. The Electrical signals that cause the heart to pump are generated in the sinoatrial node (SA node), which is a small mass of muscle cells at the top of the right chamber • Electrical signals from the SA node travel through the heart muscles and cause the atria to contract and pump blood into the ventricles. • Signals from the SA node are received by another structure called the • Muscle fibers from the If there is a problem with the branch that sends the electrical signal to the left ventricle, this may interfere with the heart’s pumping activity and result in left bundle branch block. Ho...