This is called 2:1 AV block, as depicted below: When 2:1 AV block is present, the rhythm may be second-degree type I or second-degree type II AV block. Exercising the patient will increase AV ...

Note the irregular R-R intervals making 3rd degree heart block unlikely. The rhythm on this ECG needs to be distinguished from high grade AV block which is a form of 3rd degree AV block that can ...

Healthcare professionals may also call this condition first-degree atrioventricular (AV) block. It is a type of ... This records the heart rate, its rhythm, and the timing of the heart’s ...

Among the 668 study patients (mean age 68.2 ± 15.4 years, 337 women), 108 patients (16.2%) were receiving AV conduction impairing medications during the diagnosis of AV block. Of 108 patients, 29 ...

footballers and other sportspeople can lead to the development of abnormal heart rhythms - known as cardiac arrhythmias, including heart block. While benign for many people, heart block - also known ...

All cases admitted or discharged from our institution between January 2008 and June 2009 with a diagnosis of AV block were reviewed. In addition, beginning in June 2009, data from all patients ...