Right Bundle Branch Block

A right bundle branch block occurs when "activation of the right ventricle is delayed as depolarization has to spread across the septum from the left ventricle."^[2] This delayed right ventricular activation gives rise to a slurred S wave and secondary depolarization abnormalities, such as ST depression and T wave inversion.^[2]

• RBBB is more common and less significant than LBBB.
• The prevalence of RBBB increases with patient age.
• If no underlying heart or lung condition is present, RBBB generally can be considered benign.

Diagnosis of RBBB on the ECG

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