AV blocks

Question 1

what is an AV block?

Answer 1

it is a conduction delay or complete block at the AV junction disrupting the transmission of electrical impulses between the atria and ventricles

Question 2

what is first degree AV block

Answer 2

the PR interval is prolonged and the conduction through the AV node is delayed

Question 4

how do you recognise wenkeback?

Answer 4

the PR interval gets longer longer longer and then drops. think wenkeback backs up until it drops

Question 5

what is second degree type 2 av block aka?

Answer 5

mobitz 2

Question 6

how can you identify a second degree type 2 av block?

Answer 6

some p waves are not followed by a qrs