Complete right bundle branch block predicts mortality in Thai patients with chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

• Main Authors: Wongcharoen W., Phrommintikul A., Kanjanavanit R., Amarittakomol A., Topaiboon P., Wiangosot W., Kuanprasert S., Sukonthasarn A.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77951930752&partnerID=40&md5=0b1c4895d63110b688133dfbb9dc1667; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20462082; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/2597
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: Previous studies have shown that intraventricular conduction defect is associated with increased mortality in heart failure (HF) population. However, it is conflicting whether left bundle branch block (LBBB) or right bundle branch block (RBBB) is a better predictor for mortality. Objecti...