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Differential Diagnosis for ECG Showing Complete RBBB with Dizziness

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Benign RBBB: This is a common finding in asymptomatic individuals, and the presence of dizziness without other cardiac symptoms suggests that the RBBB may be an incidental finding. The dizziness could be due to a variety of non-cardiac causes.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Hypertension or Hypotension: Both conditions can cause dizziness and may be associated with ECG changes, including RBBB, especially if there is underlying cardiac disease.
  • Anemia or Dehydration: These conditions can lead to dizziness due to reduced blood volume or oxygen-carrying capacity and may not directly cause RBBB but can exacerbate symptoms in the presence of pre-existing cardiac conditions.
  • Vasovagal Syncope: A common cause of dizziness and fainting spells, often triggered by specific situations, which might not directly relate to the RBBB but could be a coincidental finding.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Pulmonary Embolism (PE): Although less likely, PE can cause dizziness and is associated with RBBB in some cases. It's a critical diagnosis to consider due to its high mortality rate if untreated.
  • Cardiac Tamponade: Though rare, it can cause dizziness due to decreased cardiac output and may show ECG changes, including low voltage QRS or electrical alternans, but RBBB can occasionally be seen.
  • Aortic Dissection: A life-threatening condition that can cause dizziness among other symptoms and may lead to ECG changes, including RBBB, especially if the dissection involves the coronary arteries.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC): A rare condition that affects the right ventricle and can lead to RBBB and symptoms like dizziness due to arrhythmias.
  • Sarcoidosis: Can infiltrate the heart, leading to conduction abnormalities, including RBBB, and may cause dizziness due to arrhythmias or heart failure.
  • Lyme Carditis: A rare condition that can cause heart block, including RBBB, and may present with symptoms like dizziness due to arrhythmias.

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