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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Common causes of [[first-degree AV block]] include [[ischemic heart disease]], degenerative [[conduction]] system disease, [[congenital heart disease]], [[connective tissue disease]], [[inflammatory diseases]], [[medications]] and [[healthy individuals] in the absence of acute [[cardiovascular]] disease. | |||
==Causes== | ==Causes== |
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Overview
Common causes of first-degree AV block include ischemic heart disease, degenerative conduction system disease, congenital heart disease, connective tissue disease, inflammatory diseases, medications and [[healthy individuals] in the absence of acute cardiovascular disease.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperthyroidism
- Increased vagal tone (e.g. sleep, athletes)
- Ischemic heart disease
- Medications ( e.g. adenosine, amiodarone, beta-blockers, diltiazem, procainamide, verapamil)