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Heart block is otherwise called an atrioventricular block. An abnormal heart rhythm occurs when the heart beats slowly. It occurs due to partial blockage or total blockage of electrical signs between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. Coronary artery disease with or without heart attack is one of the causes that results in heart block. Placing an artificial pacemaker on the heart helps treat it.

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Is it possible that anxiety causes episodes of bradycardia?

Query: Hello Doctor,   Is it possible that anxiety causes episodes of bradycardia?  Read Full »

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com The answer is definitely NO which means anxiety in pure form does not cause bradycardia since anxiety is associated with increased adrenergic activity. But bradycardia can be found in a person with anxiety disorder because of other factors: If you are taking beta-blocke...  Read Full »

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