Atrioventricular (AV) Heart Blocks

Bradycardias and AV blocks

Using case-based ECGs, teach the key concepts for differentiating and managing the common bradyarrhythmias and AV blocks. (45 minutes)

Mobitz type I 2nd degree AV block

Learn to identify 2nd degree type 1 AV block and differentiate it from type 2 block.

Third-degree (complete) heart block – Example 1

Identify complete heart block / AV dissociation on an ECG.

2:1 AV block

Recognize second degree AV 2:1 AV block.

Third-degree (complete) Heart Block – Example 2

Identify key electrocardiography signs of AV dissociation in third degree heart block.

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