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Differential Diagnosis for Sinus Bradycardia with LAD and RBBB

Single Most Likely Diagnosis

  • Chronic Coronary Artery Disease: This condition is a common cause of both sinus bradycardia and bundle branch blocks due to ischemia or infarction affecting the conduction system of the heart. The presence of LAD (Left Anterior Descending) involvement and RBBB (Right Bundle Branch Block) suggests significant coronary artery disease.

Other Likely Diagnoses

  • Hypertensive Heart Disease: Long-standing hypertension can lead to left ventricular hypertrophy and fibrosis, affecting the conduction system and leading to bundle branch blocks and sinus bradycardia.
  • Cardiomyopathy: Various forms of cardiomyopathy, such as dilated or hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, can affect the heart's conduction system, leading to bradycardia and bundle branch blocks.
  • Electrolyte Imbalance: Abnormalities in potassium, magnesium, or calcium levels can affect cardiac conduction, leading to bradycardia and bundle branch blocks.

Do Not Miss Diagnoses

  • Acute Myocardial Infarction: Although the presence of RBBB and LAD involvement might suggest chronic disease, it's crucial not to miss an acute myocardial infarction, especially if the patient presents with chest pain or other symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndrome.
  • Cardiac Sarcoidosis: This condition can infiltrate the heart, leading to conduction abnormalities, including bundle branch blocks and bradycardia. It's less common but can be life-threatening if not recognized.
  • Lyme Carditis: Caused by Lyme disease, this condition can lead to various degrees of heart block, including bundle branch blocks and sinus bradycardia.

Rare Diagnoses

  • Lev Disease: A rare condition characterized by idiopathic fibrosis and calcification of the cardiac conduction system, leading to various conduction abnormalities.
  • Lenegre Disease: Similar to Lev disease, it involves progressive fibrosis of the conduction system but is distinguished by its earlier onset and more rapid progression.
  • Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC): Although more commonly associated with ventricular arrhythmias, ARVC can also lead to conduction system abnormalities, including bundle branch blocks.

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