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==[[Paroxysmal AV block overview|Overview]]==
==[[Paroxysmal AV block overview|Overview]]==
*Paroxysmal AV block is defined as a delayed escape rhythm which repetitively blocks conduction from the atria to the ventricles, thereby causing syncope, conduction defects such as asystole and sudden cardiac death.  
*Paroxysmal AV block is defined as a delayed escape rhythm which repetitively blocks conduction from the atria to the ventricles, thereby causing [[syncope]], conduction defects such as [[asystole]] and [[sudden cardiac death]].
*It may or may not be associated with Phase 3 or Phase 4 conduction defects.  
*It may or may not be associated with Phase 3 or Phase 4 conduction defects.  
*It may be due to an increased vagal tone, innately low adenosine levels or an intrinsic conduction defect, all of which lead to different ECG presentations.  
*It may be due to an increased [[vagal]] tone, innately low [[adenosine]] levels or an intrinsic conduction defect, all of which lead to different [[ECG]] presentations.
*Insufficient data is available regarding the exact etiology, diagnostic study of choice and treatment of paroxysmal AV blocks.  
*Insufficient data is available regarding the exact [[etiology]], diagnostic study of choice and treatment of paroxysmal AV blocks.
*It can be thought of more as a disease of exclusion. However,efforts must be made to have a standardized approach to such patients.
*It can be thought of more as a disease of exclusion. However,efforts must be made to have a standardized approach to such patients.



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  • Paroxysmal AV block is defined as a delayed escape rhythm which repetitively blocks conduction from the atria to the ventricles, thereby causing syncope, conduction defects such as asystole and sudden cardiac death.
  • It may or may not be associated with Phase 3 or Phase 4 conduction defects.
  • It may be due to an increased vagal tone, innately low adenosine levels or an intrinsic conduction defect, all of which lead to different ECG presentations.
  • Insufficient data is available regarding the exact etiology, diagnostic study of choice and treatment of paroxysmal AV blocks.
  • It can be thought of more as a disease of exclusion. However,efforts must be made to have a standardized approach to such patients.

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Intrinsic AV Block | Extrinsic Vagal AV Block | Extrinsic Idiopathic AV Block

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Initial Approach | History and Symptoms | Electrocardiogram, Holter Monitoring, External Loop Recorder | Implantable Loop Recorder | Electrophysiologic studies | Vagal Maneuvers,Carotid Sinus Massage and Tilt Table testing | Laboratory Findings and Stimulation tests | Diagnostic Summary Table |

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