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Transient right bundle branch block causing R wave attenuation postdefibrillation

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Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|January 1, 1997
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Defibrillation can cause a temporary drop in R wave amplitude and right bundle branch block in patients with defibrillators. This is likely due to temporary stunning of the right bundle branch, delaying conduction.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Implantable defibrillators are crucial for managing cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Sensing electrical signals, like R waves, is vital for device function.
  • Defibrillation shocks can transiently affect cardiac electrical activity.

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