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Heart Block Flashcards

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Q

What is 1 AV block?

A

A condition in which there is a split second delay for electrical pulses to move through the AV node

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What is 2 AV block?

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A condition in which there is an increasing delay in the AV node pulses until the heart skips a beat

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What is 3 AV block?

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A condition in which there is no transmission of electrical signals between the atrium and ventricles

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What are the signs and symptoms of 1 AV block?

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Asymptomatic

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What are the signs and symptoms of 2 AV block?

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Light headedness
Drizziness
Syncope

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What are the signs and symptoms of 3 AV block?

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Dizziness
Blackouts
Poor circulation

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What investigations are used to diagnose heart block?

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ECG?

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What are the treatments for 1 AV heart block?

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No treatment is required

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What are the treatments for 2 AV heart block?

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Pacemaker

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10
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What are the treatments for 3 AV heart block?

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Atropine
Pacemaker
Rheumatoid factor

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