bradycardia arrhythmia

Atrioventricular block Bradycardic arrhythmia Definition In AV block, the electrical excitation of the sinus node is only delayed (1st degree AV block), only partially (2nd degree) or not at all (3rd degree) passed on to the chamber muscles by the AV node or subordinate structures. This means that the flow of electrical potentials is interrupted … AV block

Causes An AV block is usually caused by pathological changes in the stimulus conduction system. CHD (coronary heart disease), a heart attack and medication can lead to an AV block. It usually occurs in older people. Diagnosis of the AV block by ECG The diagnosis is made on the basis of the medical history and … Causes | AV block