Bundle Branch Block

Last modified: 08 November 2022, 3:16:50 PM AEDT
Gems / Priorities1 / 6
  • usually pathological

Pathophysiology2 / 6
  • blockade in 1+ fascicles of bundle branches

  • Left Anterior Hemiblock = Left Anterior Fascicular Block

    • RBBB + Left Axis Deviation
  • blockade of all 3 = complete heart block

Symptoms / History3 / 6
  • usually asymptomatic
Management4 / 6
  • asymptomatic
    • not an indicator for pacemaker therapy
  • symptomatic
    • suggests intermittent higher grade AVB

Anaesthetic considerations5 / 6
  • Pre-op
  • Intra-op
  • Post-op
Links / References6 / 6

https://masteranesthesia.com/right-bundle-branch-block-rbbb/

https://litfl.com/right-bundle-branch-block-rbbb-ecg-library/