Atrioventricular Block, First Degree Basic Information Definition Delayed conduction of the supraventricular impulse at the level of the atrioventricular (AV) node, resulting in a prolonged PQ interval. Synonym(s) First-degree AV block, first-degree heart block Epidemiology Genetics and Breed Predisposition More common in horses than in ponies Risk Factors • High vagal tone • Drug administration (eg, α2 agonists, digoxin) Associated Conditions and Disorders Other vagally induced arrhythmias such as sinus arrhythmia, sinus block, second-degree AV block Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Usually no complaints • Drug administration< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue You may also needAtrioventricular Block, Second DegreeSinus BradycardiaHypotrichosisOcular Nerve BlocksUrachal DiverticulumAtrioventricular Block, Third DegreeImmunodeficiency, Severe CombinedUlcers, Buccal and Lingual Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Atrioventricular Block, First Degree
Atrioventricular Block, First Degree Basic Information Definition Delayed conduction of the supraventricular impulse at the level of the atrioventricular (AV) node, resulting in a prolonged PQ interval. Synonym(s) First-degree AV block, first-degree heart block Epidemiology Genetics and Breed Predisposition More common in horses than in ponies Risk Factors • High vagal tone • Drug administration (eg, α2 agonists, digoxin) Associated Conditions and Disorders Other vagally induced arrhythmias such as sinus arrhythmia, sinus block, second-degree AV block Clinical Presentation History, Chief Complaint • Usually no complaints • Drug administration< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue You may also needAtrioventricular Block, Second DegreeSinus BradycardiaHypotrichosisOcular Nerve BlocksUrachal DiverticulumAtrioventricular Block, Third DegreeImmunodeficiency, Severe CombinedUlcers, Buccal and Lingual Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window) Related Tags: Clinical Veterinary Advisor The Horse Jul 24, 2016 | Posted by admin in SMALL ANIMAL | Comments Off on Atrioventricular Block, First Degree
