title: [Transient supernormality of AV-conduction (author's transl)].
abstract: A case is presented which is believed to demonstrate a transient supernormal phase of av-conduction in the presence of av-block complicating acute inferior wall myocardial infarction. During the initial period following the infarct there was a regular av-escape rhythm without av-conduction. Then on the 12th and 13th day supernormal av-conduction occurred. At the end of this period the supernormal phase became longer and more atrial impulses were conducted to the ventricles. Following the administration of atropine, there was a shortening of the supernormal phase to the previous values. The ECG taken one day later revealed normal av-conduction. It appears that supernormality occurred as a transient phenomenon during the phase of restitution of av-block, possibly by the ventricular complexes retrogradely invading the av-node.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001283:Atrioventricular Node / Q000503:physiopathology; D001285:Atropine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006327:Heart Block / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D001285:Atropine
vernacular_title: Vorübergehende supernormale Erregungsleitung.