Right Bundle Branch Block

Conduction

Recognition

  • • QRS ≥120 ms
  • • RSR' (M-shape) in V1–V2
  • • Slurred S in I, V5–V6
  • • T-wave inversion V1–V3

Key findings

  • • Right axis if old MI / cor pulmonale

Clinical importance

  • • May be benign in young
  • • Acute new RBBB: think PE, MI

Management pearls

  • • Investigate cause if new
  • • No treatment if isolated and asymptomatic
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