Histopathologic studies suggest that bundle branch block is typically caused by bilateral fibrotic changes, with left bundle branch lesions often associated with coronary disease or hypertension, and right bundle branch lesions with rheumatic disease.
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Challenges unilateral lesion view of bundle branch block; leaves open prospective validation of etiology-specific risks.
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