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(Created page with "'''Atrioventricular block''' (AV block) is characterised by a partial or complete block of conduction from the atria to the ventricles, usually at the level of the AV node. We distinguish multiple different types: * 1st degree AV block – the conduction of atrial impulses to the ventricles is delayed * 2nd degree AV block – some atrial impulses fail to reach the ventricles ** Mobitz type I (Wenkebach) ** Mobitz type II * 3rd degree AV bloc...") |
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If the patient is haemodynamically unstable, they should be treated with [[atropine]] and [[temporary cardiac pacing]]. Once stabilised, reversible causes of AV block should be excluded and treated if present. If no reversible cause can be found and treated, the patient requires a permanent [[pacemaker]]. | If the patient is haemodynamically unstable, they should be treated with [[atropine]] and [[temporary cardiac pacing]]. Once stabilised, reversible causes of AV block should be excluded and treated if present. If no reversible cause can be found and treated, the patient requires a permanent [[pacemaker]]. | ||
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