Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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Which of the following problems is most likely associated with the left bundle branch block (LBBB)?
  1. Congenital heart disease
  2. Severe aortic valve disease
  3. Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)
  4. VSD
Explanation
Answer - B - LBBB is a marker of one of four conditions: severe aortic valve disease, ischemic heart disease, long-standing hypertension, and cardiomyopathy. On the other hand, RBBB (right bundle branch block is usually caused by congenital heart disease (i.e. Atrial septal defect), MI, myocarditis, scar formation in the heart due to heart surgery, and pulmonary embolism.
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