His' Bundle Recordings, Bundle Branch Block, and Myocardial Infarction
Authors: JUAN M. ARANDA
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1977)

Editorials1 January 1977His' Bundle Recordings, Bundle Branch Block, and Myocardial InfarctionJUAN M. ARANDA, M.D., BENJAMIN BEFELER, M.D., F.A.C.P., AGUSTIN CASTELLANOS JR., M.D., F.A.C.P.JUAN M. ARANDA, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, BENJAMIN BEFELER, M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this author, AGUSTIN CASTELLANOS JR., M.D., F.A.C.P.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-86-1-106 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe mortality rate associated with incomplete bilateral bundle branch block complicating acute myocardial infarction is high (1, 2). The primary cause of death has been thought to be cardiogenic shock or arrhythmias including complete heart block, asystole, and ventricular fibrillation (2, 3). Although the insertion of a temporary prophylactic pacemaker is still controversial, many authors recommend insertion but are aware that the benefit may be small (1,4-7).Recent reports have suggested that His' bundle recordings may be of clinical importance in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by incomplete bilateral bundle branch block (8). In the series reported by Lie...References1. LICHSTEINGUPTACHADDA EPK: Findings of prognostic value in patients with incomplete bilateral bundle branch block complicating acute myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol 32:913-918, 1973 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. SCHEINMANBRENMAN MB: Clinical and anatomic implications of intraventricular conduction block in acute myocardial infarction. Circulation 46:753-760, 1972 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar3. GODMANLASSERSJULIAN MBD: Complete bundle-branch block complicating acute myocardial infarction. N Engl J Med 282:237-240, 1970 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar4. SCANLONPRYORBLOUNT PRS: Right bundle-branch block associated with left superior or inferior intraventricular block. Circulation 42:1135-1142, 1970 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. ATKINSLESHINBLOMQVIST JSG: Ventricular conduction blocks and sudden death in acute myocardial infarction. N Engl J Med 288:281-284, 1973 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar6. FENIGLICHSTEIN SE: Incomplete bilateral bundle branch and A-V block complicating acute anterior wall myocardial infarction. Am Heart J 84:38-44, 1972 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar7. ROOSDUNNING JA: Right bundle-branch block and left axis deviation in acute myocardial infarction. Br Heart J 32:847-851, 1970 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar8. LIEWELLENSREINIER KHM: Factors influencing prognosis of bundle branch block complicating acute anteroseptal infarction. Circulation 50:935-941, 1974 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar9. ATKINSLESHINBLOMQVIST JSG: Prognosis of right bundle branch block and left anterior hemiblock: a new indication for permanent pacing (abstract). Am J Cardiol 26:624, 1970 CrossrefGoogle Scholar10. WATERSMIZGALA DH: Long-term prognosis of patients with incomplete bilateral bundle branch block complicating acute myocardial infarction. Am J Cardiol 34:1-6, 1974 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar11. RITTERATKINSBLOMQVIST WJC: Permanent pacing in patients with transient trifascicular block during acute myocardial infarction: long term prognosis (abstract). Circulation 52(suppl 2): 13, 1975 Google Scholar12. HARPERHUNTVOHRA RDJ: His bundle electrogram in patients with acute myocardial infarction complicated by atrioventricular or interventricular conduction disturbances. Br Heart J 37:705-710, 1975 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar13. GANNBALACHANDRANEL SHERIF DPN: Prognostic significance of chronic versus acute bundle branch block in acute myocardial infarction. Chest 67:298-303, 1975 CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Division of Cardiology University of Miami School of Medicine; and the Cardiology Service Veterans Administration Hospital Miami, Florida PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited ByConduction DefectsConduction DefectsErregungsleitungsstörungenLiteratur 1 January 1977Volume 86, Issue 1Page: 106-108KeywordsAcute myocardial infarctionArrhythmiaDeath ratesHeartMyocardial infarctionPacemakersShockVentricular fibrillation Issue Published: 1 January 1977 PDF DownloadLoading ...