Atrioventricular block differential diagnosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Edzel Lorraine Co, DMD, MD [2]

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Atrioventricular (AV) blocks must be differentiated from other heart rhythm abnormalities. The temporal association of the P waves, nature of the QRS complexes, and irregularities of RR interval can help in distinguishing AV block from other arrhythmias.