Start Date
5-28-2020 7:30 AM
End Date
5-28-2020 8:30 AM
Description
Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is a pathologic finding on electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Most commonly present in patients with antecedent hypertension, cardiac enlargement, coronary artery disease or a combination of these
- Class 1B recommendation: Those with findings of LBBB on ECG should undergo transthoracic echocardiography for evaluation of underlying heart disease
- LBBB is prevalent (33%) in patients with heart failure
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy can improve left ventricular mechanical function in patients with LBBB (QRS >150 msec)
This study aims to understand how effectively we are evaluating and following up these patients at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
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May 28th, 7:30 AM
May 28th, 8:30 AM
Improving Evaluation and Follow-up of Patients Diagnosed with Left Bundle Branch Block
Left bundle branch block (LBBB) is a pathologic finding on electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Most commonly present in patients with antecedent hypertension, cardiac enlargement, coronary artery disease or a combination of these
- Class 1B recommendation: Those with findings of LBBB on ECG should undergo transthoracic echocardiography for evaluation of underlying heart disease
- LBBB is prevalent (33%) in patients with heart failure
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy can improve left ventricular mechanical function in patients with LBBB (QRS >150 msec)
This study aims to understand how effectively we are evaluating and following up these patients at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
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Presented at the 2020 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference