Arrhythmias

Question 1

First degree AVB criteria

Answer 1

Prolonged PR interval > 20 sec

Question 2

Second degree AVB type 1 criteria

Wenckebach

Answer 2

Progressive lengthening of PR interval until finally a QRS COMPLEX IS DROPPED!

Question 3

Second degree AVB TYPE 2

Mobitz

Answer 3

PR INTERVAL IS PROLONGED AND CONSTANT ( just like in 1st degree AVB but; QRS COMPLEXES are dropped as in 2nd degree type 1!