Congenital Heart Block Flashcards
1
Q
Congenital Heart Block
A
In complete heart block, there is no coordination between contraction of the atria and ventricles. On ECG, this manifests as a complete dissociation between P waves and QRS complexes. Congenital heart block is a very rare form of heart block.
2
Q
Causes of Congenital Heart Block
A
It is most commonly associated with maternal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It is linked to the presence of maternal anti-Ro and/or anti-La antibodies, although the exact mechanism is poorly understood.
