Recognition of type 1 second degree atrial ventricular block during incomplete atrial ventricular dissociation in acute inferior myocardial infarction.
Type 1 (Wenckebach) atrial ventricular blocks and accelerated junctional rhythms occur frequently and early in acute inferior myocardial infarction. Combined they present a puzzling arrhythmia. A systematic approach to interpretation and recognition of the RP interval is the critical determinant for conduction. Correct evaluation of these arrhythmias prevents unnecessary therapy.
D000368:Aged; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications*