Third Degree AV Block: Definition, Clinical Significance, and Overview
Third Degree AV Block is complete failure of atrioventricular (AV) conduction between the atria and ventricles. It is a disorder of the cardiac conduction system involving the AV node and/or His–Purkinje system. It is commonly recognized on electrocardiogram (ECG) and bedside monitoring as AV dissociation with bradycardia. It is a clinically important cause of symptomatic bradyarrhythmia and may require pacing therapy.