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* Common risk factors associated with second degree AV block include the following:<ref name="pmid11988196">{{cite journal| author=Meimoun P, Zeghdi R, D'Attelis N, Berrebi A, Braunberger E, Deloche A | display-authors=etal| title=Frequency, predictors, and consequences of atrioventricular block after mitral valve repair. | journal=Am J Cardiol | year= 2002 | volume= 89 | issue= 9 | pages= 1062-6 | pmid=11988196 | doi=10.1016/s0002-9149(02)02276-2 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11988196 }}</ref><ref name="pmid119881962">{{cite journal| author=Meimoun P, Zeghdi R, D'Attelis N, Berrebi A, Braunberger E, Deloche A | display-authors=etal| title=Frequency, predictors, and consequences of atrioventricular block after mitral valve repair. | journal=Am J Cardiol | year= 2002 | volume= 89 | issue= 9 | pages= 1062-6 | pmid=11988196 | doi=10.1016/s0002-9149(02)02276-2 | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=11988196 }}</ref><ref name="pmid31125096">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kerola T, Eranti A, Aro AL, Haukilahti MA, Holkeri A, Junttila MJ, Kenttä TV, Rissanen H, Vittinghoff E, Knekt P, Heliövaara M, Huikuri HV, Marcus GM |title=Risk Factors Associated With Atrioventricular Block |journal=JAMA Netw Open |volume=2 |issue=5 |pages=e194176 |date=May 2019 |pmid=31125096 |pmc=6632153 |doi=10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.4176 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid8447272">{{cite journal |vauthors=Schoeller R, Andresen D, Büttner P, Oezcelik K, Vey G, Schröder R |title=First- or second-degree atrioventricular block as a risk factor in idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy |journal=Am. J. Cardiol. |volume=71 |issue=8 |pages=720–6 |date=March 1993 |pmid=8447272 |doi=10.1016/0002-9149(93)91017-c |url=}}</ref> | |||
** Intrinsic atrioventricular node disease | |||
** Myocarditis | |||
** Acute myocardial infarction | |||
** Prior cardiac surgery | |||
** Older age | |||
** Heart attack or coronary artery disease | |||
** Cardiomyopathy | |||
** Sarcoidosis | |||
** Lyme disease | |||
** High potassium levels | |||
** Severe hypothyroidism | |||
** Certain inherited neuromuscular diseases | |||
** Medicines that slow the heart rate | |||
** After open heart surgery | |||
==Screening== | ==Screening== |
Revision as of 23:05, 21 April 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Sara Mohsin, M.D.[2]
Overview
Infra-Hisian blocks are defined as impaired conduction in the electrical system of the heart that occur below the AV node.
Historical perspective
- In 1899, Dr. Wenckebach described progressive delay between atrial and ventricular contraction and the eventual failure of a P wave to reach the ventricles.
- Dr. Mobitz then divided the second degree AV block into two subtypes.
- In 1905, Dr. John Hay discovered the second degree of AV block.[1]
- Dr. Hay was examining a patient who complains of slow pulse and dyspnea on exertion for more than 2 years. Dr. Hay noticed the heart rate dropping from 80 beats to 40 beats per minute.
- Dr. Hay noted the a waves and the arterial pulse to remain stable in the beginning. However, recording pulsation for several times resulted in "a" waves that were not followed by c wave. The a-c jugular wave interval was used as a measurement of AV conduction.
- Dr. Hay figured out that the pause following a wave was due to failure of ventricular muscles to respond to a stimulus.
Classification
Infrahisian block describes block of the distal conduction system. Types of infrahisian block include:
Of these types of infrahisian block, Mobitz II heart block is considered most important because of the possible progression to complete heart block.
Pathophysiology
Mobitz type II second degree AV block Mobitz type II second degree AV block, in which the PR interval remains unchanged prior to a P wave that fails to conduct to the ventricles. It almost always results from conduction system disease below the level of the AV node, occurring in the bundle of His in approximately 20 percent of cases and in the bundle branches in the remainder. Patients with bundle branch involvement also have axis shifts and QRS widening depending upon the location of the block. In addition, at least two-thirds of patients with this disorder also have bifascicular or even trifascicular disease. Mobitz type I and Mobitz type II second degree AV block cannot be differentiated from the ECG when 2:1 AV block is present. In this situation, every other P wave is non-conducted and there is no opportunity to observe for the constant PR interval that is characteristic of Mobitz type II second degree AV block.
Type 2 Mobitz II
Conduction delay in Mobitz type II second degree block is almost always infra-nodal (His bundle [20%], bundle branches or fascicles). Usually the morphology of the QRS complex is wide, except when the site of block is the His bundle. In this variant of second degree heart block the PR interval is constant with occasional dropped beats as compared to the gradually prolonging PR interval in Mobitz type I. Bifascicular or trifascicular disease is seen in two thirds of the patients with Mobitz type II.[2][3]
- Type 2 second degree AV block, also known as Mobitz II is almost always a disease of the distal conduction system (His-Purkinje System).
- Although the terms infranodal block or infrahisian block are often applied to this disorder, they are not synonymous with it.
- Infranodal block and infra-Hisian block are terms which refer to the anatomic location of the block, whereas
- Mobitz II refers to an electrocardiographic pattern associated with block at these levels[4].
- Mobitz II heart block is characterized on a surface ECG by intermittently non-conducted P waves not preceded by PR prolongation and not followed by PR shortening. The medical significance of this type of AV block is that it may progress rapidly to complete heart block, in which no escape rhythm may emerge. In this case, the person may experience a Stokes-Adams attack, cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac death. The definitive treatment for this form of AV Block is an implanted pacemaker[5][6].
Causes
The potential etiologies of Mobitz type II second degree AV block include reversible (both pathologic and iatrogenic) and idiopathic causes that are similar to other degrees of AV block (table 1). Common potentially reversible causes include:
●Pathologic – Myocardial ischemia (acute or chronic) involving the conduction system, cardiomyopathy (eg, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis), myocarditis (eg, Lyme disease), endocarditis with abscess formation, hyperkalemia, and hypervagotonia.
●Iatrogenic – Medication-related (AV nodal blocking medications), post-cardiac surgery, post-catheter ablation, post-transcatheter aortic valve implantation.
Mobitz type II second degree AV block is rarely seen in patients without underlying heart disease. When identifiable, the reversible causes most commonly associated with Mobitz type II second degree AV block are myocardial infarction with ischemia of the AV node and medications that alter conduction through the AV node (eg, digoxin, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers). When no specific reversible cause is identified, the block is often felt to be related to idiopathic progressive cardiac conduction disease with myocardial fibrosis and/or sclerosis that affects the conduction system.
Physiologic and pathophysiologic | |
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Increased vagal tone | |
Ischemic heart disease, including acute myocardial infarction | |
Progressive cardiac conduction system disease | With fibrosis and/or sclerosis (Lenegre disease) |
With calcification (Lev disease) | |
Infections (eg, viral myocarditis, Lyme carditis) | |
Cardiomyopathy | Infiltrative processes (eg, sarcoidosis, amyloidosis, hemochromatosis, malignancy, etc) |
Other non-ischemic cardiomyopathies (eg, idiopathic, infectious, etc) | |
Congenital AV block | Related to structural congenital heart disease |
As part of neonatal lupus syndrome | |
Other | Hyperkalemia |
severe hypo- or hyperthyroidism | |
trauma | |
degenerative neuromuscular diseases | |
Iatrogenic | |
Drugs | Beta blockers |
calcium channel blockers | |
digoxin | |
antiarrhythmic drugs | |
adenosine | |
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation | |
Cardiac surgery | Post valvular surgery |
post surgical correction of congenital heart disease | |
Catheter ablation of arrhythmias | |
Alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy | |
Transcatheter closure of ventricular septal defect |
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening conditions can result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated[7].
- Acute myocardial infarction[8][9]
- Acute rheumatic fever
- Bacterial endocarditis
- Myocarditis
- Severe hypothermia
Common Causes
- Acute rheumatic fever
- Bacterial endocarditis[10]
- Calcific aortic stenosis
- Digoxin
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Diltiazem
- Enhanced vagal tone
- HCM
- Hypertension
- Iatrogenic after surgical correction of VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and endocardial cushion defect
- Inferior ST elevation MI
- Massive calcification of the mitral annulus
- Myocarditis
- Normal variants[3]
- Penetrating and non-penetrating trauma of the chest
- Sclerodegenerative disease of the electrical conduction system
- Verapamil
- β blockers
Causes by Organ System
Causes in Alphabetical Order
Epidemiology and Demographics
Prevalence
- In the United States, the prevalence of second-degree AV block is believed to be 3 in 100,000 individual.[12]
- Nearly 3% of patients with underlying structural heart disease develop some form of second-degree AV block. The male-to-female ratio of second-degree AV block is 1:1.
Gender
- Men and women are affected equally by second degree AV block.
Risk Factors
Risk factors
- Common risk factors associated with second degree AV block include the following:[13][14][15][16]
- Intrinsic atrioventricular node disease
- Myocarditis
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Prior cardiac surgery
- Older age
- Heart attack or coronary artery disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoidosis
- Lyme disease
- High potassium levels
- Severe hypothyroidism
- Certain inherited neuromuscular diseases
- Medicines that slow the heart rate
- After open heart surgery
Screening
There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for [disease/malignancy].
OR
According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] is not recommended.
OR
According to the [guideline name], screening for [disease name] by [test 1] is recommended every [duration] among patients with [condition 1], [condition 2], and [condition 3].
Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis
If left untreated, [#]% of patients with [disease name] may progress to develop [manifestation 1], [manifestation 2], and [manifestation 3].
OR
Common complications of [disease name] include [complication 1], [complication 2], and [complication 3].
OR
Prognosis is generally excellent/good/poor, and the 1/5/10-year mortality/survival rate of patients with [disease name] is approximately [#]%.
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Study of Choice
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
OR
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
History and Symptoms
The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.
OR
The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
Physical Examination
Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance]. Physical examination of patients with [disease name] is usually remarkable for [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
OR
Common physical examination findings of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
OR
The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is diagnostic of [disease name].
OR
The presence of [finding(s)] on physical examination is highly suggestive of [disease name].
Laboratory Findings
An elevated/reduced concentration of serum/blood/urinary/CSF/other [lab test] is diagnostic of [disease name].
OR
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of [disease name] include [abnormal test 1], [abnormal test 2], and [abnormal test 3].
OR
[Test] is usually normal among patients with [disease name].
OR
Some patients with [disease name] may have elevated/reduced concentration of [test], which is usually suggestive of [progression/complication].
OR
There are no diagnostic laboratory findings associated with [disease name].
Electrocardiogram
There are no ECG findings associated with [disease name].
OR
An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of [disease name]. Findings on an ECG suggestive of/diagnostic of [disease name] include [finding 1], [finding 2], and [finding 3].
Differentiating Infra-Hisian Block From Other Diseases
Arrhythmia | Rhythm | Rate | P wave | PR Interval | QRS Complex | Response to Maneuvers | Epidemiology | Co-existing Conditions | |
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Atrioventricular block[17] | First degree [18][19] |
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Second degree[12][20] |
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QRS is normal but dropped as the following:
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Third degree[21][22] |
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Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)[23][24] |
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Atrial Flutter[25] |
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Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT)[26][27][28][29] |
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Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia[30][31] |
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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia |
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Premature Atrial Contractrions (PAC)[32][33] |
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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome[34][35] |
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Ventricular Fibrillation (VF)[36][37][38] |
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Ventricular Tachycardia[39][40] |
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The table below provides information on the differential diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia in terms of ECG appearance:
Disease Name | Causes | ECG Characteristics | ECG view |
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Ventricular tachycardia [41][42][43][44][45] |
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Ventricular fibrillation [39][47][48][49] |
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Ventricular flutter [51][52][53] |
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Asystole [55][56] |
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Pulseless electrical activity [58][59] |
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Torsade de Pointes [61][62][63] |
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