atrioventricular (AV) block

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Introduction

A delay in conduction of electrical impulses through the AV node or a dissociation of the electrical impulses between the atrium & ventricle, generally resulting in a reduction in heart rate.

Etiology

Diagnostic procedures

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References

  1. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 13th ed. Companion Handbook, Isselbacher et al (eds), McGraw-Hill Inc. NY, 1995, pg 829-39
  2. Manual of Medical Therapeutics, 28th ed, Ewald & McKenzie (eds), Little, Brown & Co, Boston, 1995, pg 139
  3. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998, 2018.
  4. Da Costa D, Brady WJ, Edhouse J. Bradycardias and atrioventricular conduction block. BMJ. 2002 Mar 2;324(7336):535-8. Review. PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11872557 Free PMC Article