Lingering misconceptions about type I second-degree atrioventricular block

Authors
Barold, SS
Citation
Ss. Barold, Lingering misconceptions about type I second-degree atrioventricular block, AM J CARD, 88(9), 2001, pp. 1018
Citations number
50
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20011101)88:9<1018:LMATIS>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Type I second-degree atrioventricular block with bundle branch block must n ot be automatically labeled as atrioventricular nodal, because in this sett ing, type I block occurs in the His-Purkinje system in 60% to 70% of cases. The prognosis of type I infranodal block is poor and a permanent pacemaker is usually recommended even in an asymptomatic patient.