atrioventricular (AV) dissociation

Introduction

Independent activity of atria & ventricles. AV dissociation may be seen in association with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), ventricular tachycardia (VT), or AV block.

Clinical manifestations

• generally asymptomatic

Management

• correct underlying cause (i.e. cause of SVT, VT or AV block)

More general terms

• cardiac arrhythmia

More specific terms

• competitive atrioventricular (AV) dissociation