Intraventricular Conduction: Difference between revisions

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;Criteria for left anterior fascicular block
;Criteria for left anterior fascicular block
:left axis deviation (<-30°)
:Left axis deviation (<-30°)
:no or very small S in lead I
:No or very small S in lead I
:normal small q in lead I
:Normal small q in lead I
:S > R in leads II and III
:S > R in leads II and III
:no or very few QRS widening
:No or very few QRS widening
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[[Image:LAHB.png|thumb|Left anterior hemiblock]]
[[Image:LAHB.png|thumb|Left anterior hemiblock]]
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#A slow heart rate (phase 4 aberration)
#A slow heart rate (phase 4 aberration)


Right bundle branch block is most common, because the right bundle has the longer refractory period. Left bundle branch block accounts for about 1/3rd of cases.
Right bundle branch block is more common, because the right bundle has the longer refractory period. Left bundle branch block accounts for about 1/3rd of cases.


===Phase 3 Aberration===
===Phase 3 Aberration===
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