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The origin of the VPB can be derived from its form. A LBTB-configured VPB originates in the right ventricle. A RBTB-configured VPB comes from the left ventricle. The QRS duration of a VPB is > 0.12 seconds and can be as wide as 0.16-0.20 seconds.
The origin of the VPB can be derived from its form. A LBTB-configured VPB originates in the right ventricle. A RBTB-configured VPB comes from the left ventricle. The QRS duration of a VPB is > 0.12 seconds and can be as wide as 0.16-0.20 seconds.


A sequence of three or more extrasystoles is called a [[Ventricular Tachycardia|non-sustained ventricular tachycardia]].
'''A sequence of three or more extrasystoles''' is called a [[Ventricular Tachycardia|non-sustained ventricular tachycardia]].


If more than one VPB is present on the ECG, they can be:
If more than one VPB is present on the ECG, they can be:

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