An atrioventricular block is a heart block caused by blockage or impairment of electrical signals from the atria to the ventricles. The blockage is caused due to fibrosis or sclerosis of the heart muscles, coronary artery disease, increased vagal tone, genetic disorders, electrolyte imbalance, heart surgery, etc. Tiredness, chest pain, decreased heart rate, fatigue, fainting, etc., are the symptoms of atrioventricular block.
Atrioventricular Block - Causes, Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An atrioventricular block is an interference in the electrical signal passing from the atrium to the ventricles. Read below to know more.
First-Degree Atrioventricular Block - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A first-degree atrioventricular block is a slow impulse transmission through the atrioventricular node. Read the article below to know more.