Bifascicular Block

Blocks

Recognition

  • RBBB (rsR' V1, wide QRS >120 ms)
  • PLUS left axis deviation (LAFB) OR right axis (LPFB)

Key findings

  • Trifascicular = bifascicular + 1° AV block on ECG

Clinical importance

  • Risk of progression to complete heart block, especially if symptomatic or in ACS

Management pearls

  • Ambulatory monitoring if syncope
  • Pacemaker if symptomatic bradycardia or alternating bundle branch block
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