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Bifascicular block

Conduction abnormality in the heart

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name	Bifascicular block
image	Image:Bifascicular block.png
caption	Two consecutive 12-lead ECGs recorded one minute apart on a symptomatic 82-year old male with Lev's disease. (Top) RBBB+LAFB. (Bottom) RBBB+LPFB+1°AVB.

Bifascicular block is characterized by right bundle branch block with left anterior fascicular block, or right bundle branch block with left posterior fascicular block on electrocardiography. Complete heart block could be the cause of syncope that is otherwise unexplained if bifascicular block is seen on electrocardiography. It is estimated that less than 50% of patients with bifascicular block have high-degree atrioventricular block, although the exact incidence is unknown.

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) suggests using electrophysiology studies to look into it (EPS). When pharmacologic stress or incremental atrial pacing induces high-degree atrioventricular block, a permanent pacemaker (PPM) is recommended. If EPS is negative, long-term rhythm monitoring with an implantable loop recorder (ILR) is advised.

Most commonly, it refers to a combination of right bundle branch block (RBBB) and either left anterior fascicular block (LAFB) or left posterior fascicular block (LPFB), with the former being more common.

Signs and symptoms

Patients who suffer from bifascicular block are more likely to experience syncope and unexpected death.

Diagnosis

Treatment

In those with bifascicular block and no symptoms, little with respect to treatment is needed. In those with syncope, a pacemaker is recommended.

References

(2022). "Bifascicular block in unexplained syncope is underrecognized and under-evaluated: A single-center audit of ESC guidelines adherence". PLOS.
(2001). "Mechanism of syncope in patients with bundle branch block and negative electrophysiological test". Circulation.
(August 28, 2018). "2018 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncope". Eur Heart J.
"Lesson VI — ECG Conduction Abnormalities".
(October 1, 1983). "Electrophysiologic evaluation of syncope in patients with bifascicular block". Mosby.
(2008-05-27). "ACC/AHA/HRS 2008 Guidelines for Device-Based Therapy of Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities". Circulation.

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