Intraventricular Block

Intraventricular Block: Test and Diagnosis

2nd order laboratory parameters – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification Small blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Electrolytes – potassium, magnesium Thyroid parameters – TSH Highly sensitive cardiac troponin T (hs-cTnT) or troponin I (hs-cTnI) – for suspected … Intraventricular Block: Test and Diagnosis

Intraventricular Block: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Electrocardiogram (ECG; recording of the electrical activity of the heart muscle). Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Echocardiography (echo; cardiac ultrasound) – for suspected structural heart disease. Long-term ECG – ECG … Intraventricular Block: Diagnostic Tests

Intraventricular Block: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) Intraventricular block is an excitation conduction disturbance in the ventricular musculature. According to its occurrence, the block is subdivided into right and left ventricular block (LSB), respectively. Furthermore, IV block can be subdivided into uni- to trifascicular block. In thigh block, there is a conduction disturbance of the heart below the … Intraventricular Block: Causes

Intraventricular Block: Examination

Acomprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight,height; further: Inspection (viewing)of the skin and mucous membranes. Auscultation(listening) of the heart Auscultation of the lungs

Intraventricular Block: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of intraventricular block. Family History Do you have relatives who suffer from cardiac arrhythmias? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). When did the complaints first … Intraventricular Block: Medical History