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Interventional Cardiology (Expert Forum)
asking for advice
Answered by
Darcy Green Conaway, MD - General Cardiology, Echocardiology
Truman Medical Center
Questions in the Interventional Cardiology forum are answered by medical professionals affiliated with the Truman Medical Center. Topics covered include acute coronary syndrome, angina , atrial fibrillation , cardiac catheterization , cardiomyopathy , drug abuse & cardiac disease, echocardiography , heart failure , hypertension & heart disease , lipid management , minorities and heart disease, peripheral vascular disease prevention, valvular heart disease , women’s heart health, and the warning signs of a heart attack.
Doctor's Answer
by Darcy Green Conaway, MD, Oct 22, 2007 11:39PM
, Oct 22, 2007 11:39PM
I think you are describing first degree atrioventricular block on your electrocardiogram. If that is the case, this is a very benign finding. It is exceedingly rare that this develops into significant conduction system blocks that require a pacemaker. If your pulse rate truly gets very low, that is a slightly different issue and may reflect medications you are taking or underlying sinus node problems.
