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===2. AV Block===  
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== Introduction ==
 
  
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Atrio-ventricular block is the delay or failure of the atrioventricular node to conduct impulses.  
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*The delay or failure of the atrioventricular node to conduct impulses.
  
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There are three types of AV block:
 
  
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'''1st Degree''' (Partial AV Block) - Delayed conduction through the AV node. Causes include electrolyte imbalance, drug reactions and degenerative changes in the AV node. It may be a permanent or temporary condition.
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====1st Degree (Partial AV Block)====
  
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'''2nd Degree''' (Partial AV Block) - Intermittent failure of conduction through the AV node.
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*Delayed conduction through the AV node
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:Mobitz Type I. = prolonged P-R interval
 
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:Mobitz Type II. = no prolongation of the P-R interval.
 
  
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:There are also sub types with Type A: normal QRS length; block is above the bundle of His division (Most commonly seen with Mobitz Type I.)
 
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:Type B: longer QRS length; block is below the bundle of His division (Most commonly seen with Mobitz Type II.).
 
  
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:Causes include electrolyte imbalance, drug reactions and degenerative changes in the AV node. The condition may be temporary or permanent.
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'''Causes'''
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Electrolyte imbalance, drug reactions, degenerative changes in the AV node  
  
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'''3rd Degree''' (Total AV Block) - Total failure of AV conduction causing uncoordinated and independent atrial and ventricular depolarisations. Causes include electrolyte disturbances, drug toxicities (e.g. digitalis), acquired nodal diseases, [[:Category:Cardiomyopathy|cardiomyopathies]], [[hypothyroidism]], [[endocarditis]], [[Lyme Disease]] etc. This is a permanent life threatening condition.
 
  
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'''ECG Appearance:''' Longer P-R interval
  
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== Clinical Signs ==
 
  
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Depending on which type of block and severity, clinical signs may vary. Signs may include weakness, syncope, exercise intolerance and pallor.
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'''Treatment''' Treat the underlying cause
  
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====2nd Degree (Partial AV Block)====
  
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== Diagnosis ==
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*Intermittent failure of conduction through the AV node
  
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Clinical signs plus auscultation of the heart will be indicative of the condition.
 
  
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An '''ECG''' will show characteristic results which will confirm the diagnosis. In 1st degree AV block there will be a longer P-R interval on ECG. In 2nd degree AV block some P waves are not followed by QRS complexes. In 3rd degree AV block there will be independent regular and fast P waves or independent regular and slow QRS waves.
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'''Mobitz Type I.'''= prolonged P-R interval
  
  
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== Treatment and Control ==
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'''Mobitz Type II.'''= no prolongation of the P-R interval
  
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1st degree AV block - treat the underlying cause.
 
  
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2nd degree Av block - Mobitz Type I.: Treat underlying cause if necessary. Mobitz Type II. Treat with atropine etc. or surgical implantation of a pacemaker.
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'''Type A:''' normal QRS length; block is above the bundle of His division (Most commonly seen with Mobitz Type I.)
  
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3rd degree AV block needs surgical intervention and the implantation of a cardiac pacemaker.
 
  
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'''Type B:''' longer QRS length; block is below the bundle of His division (Most commonly seen with Mobitz Type II.)
  
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== References ==
 
  
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Ettinger, S.J. and Feldman, E. C. (2000) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Diseases of the Dog and Cat Volume 2 (Fifth Edition) W.B. Saunders Company
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'''Causes''' Electrolyte imbalance, drug reactions, degenerative changes in the AV node
  
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Ettinger, S.J, Feldman, E.C. (2005) Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine (6th edition, volume 2)W.B. Saunders Company
 
  
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Fossum, T. W. et. al. (2007) Small Animal Surgery (Third Edition) Mosby Elsevier
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'''ECG Appearance:''' Some P waves are not followed by QRS complexes
  
  
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'''Treatment'''
  
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Mobitz Type I.: Treat underlying cause if necessary
  
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[[Category:Impulse_Conduction_Abnormalities]] [[Category:Expert_Review]]
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Mobitz Type II. Treat with atropine etc. or surgical implantation of a pacemaker
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[[Category:Cardiology Section]]
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====3rd Degree (Total AV Block)====
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*Total failure of AV conduction causing uncoordinated and independent atrial and ventricular depolarisations
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'''Causes''' Electrolyte disturbances, drug toxicities (e.g. digitalis), acquired nodal diseases, cardiomyopathies, hypothyroidism, endocarditis, [[Lyme disease]] etc.
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'''ECG Appearance:''' Independent regular and fast P waves; independent regular and slow QRS waves
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'''Treatment''' Treat underlying disease, atropine etc., implantation of a cardiac pacemaker[[Category:Impulse_Conduction_Abnormalities]][[Category:To_Do_-_Cardiovascular]]

Revision as of 16:23, 23 July 2010

2. AV Block

  • The delay or failure of the atrioventricular node to conduct impulses.


1st Degree (Partial AV Block)

  • Delayed conduction through the AV node


Causes Electrolyte imbalance, drug reactions, degenerative changes in the AV node


ECG Appearance: Longer P-R interval


Treatment Treat the underlying cause

2nd Degree (Partial AV Block)

  • Intermittent failure of conduction through the AV node


Mobitz Type I.= prolonged P-R interval


Mobitz Type II.= no prolongation of the P-R interval


Type A: normal QRS length; block is above the bundle of His division (Most commonly seen with Mobitz Type I.)


Type B: longer QRS length; block is below the bundle of His division (Most commonly seen with Mobitz Type II.)


Causes Electrolyte imbalance, drug reactions, degenerative changes in the AV node


ECG Appearance: Some P waves are not followed by QRS complexes


Treatment

Mobitz Type I.: Treat underlying cause if necessary

Mobitz Type II. Treat with atropine etc. or surgical implantation of a pacemaker

3rd Degree (Total AV Block)

  • Total failure of AV conduction causing uncoordinated and independent atrial and ventricular depolarisations


Causes Electrolyte disturbances, drug toxicities (e.g. digitalis), acquired nodal diseases, cardiomyopathies, hypothyroidism, endocarditis, Lyme disease etc.


ECG Appearance: Independent regular and fast P waves; independent regular and slow QRS waves

Treatment Treat underlying disease, atropine etc., implantation of a cardiac pacemaker

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