title: Differentiation of atrioventricular blocks.
abstract: In closing, it has been the purpose of this article to present and elaborate on the types of AV blocks, their clinical significance and causes, nursing interventions, and treatments associated with their management. The nurse that has knowledge of these heart blocks will be well equipped and prepared to promptly treat a patient suffering from AV block.
authors.affiliation: Presbyterian Hospital, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Davis
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006327:Heart Block / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D012720:Severity of Illness Index