When Would You Use the Mnemonic "Lengthen, Lengthen, Drop Equals

question 12

Multiple Choice

When would you use the mnemonic "Lengthen, lengthen, drop equals Wenckebach"?

• A)To differentiate second-degree heart block from third-degree heart block
• B)To differentiate first-degree heart block from left bundle branch block
• C)To differentiate second-degree Mobitz type I heart block from Mobitz type II heart block
• D)To differentiate first-degree heart block from third-degree heart block

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