Second degree AV block medical therapy

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Medical Therapy

Mobitz I

  • Patients are usually asymptomatic and doesn't require a pacemaker.
  • Correction of reversible causes of the block such as ischemia, medications, and vagotonic conditions should be addressed.

Mobitz II

  • Correction of reversible causes of the block such as ischemia, medications, and vagotonic conditions should be considered.
  • Treatment may also include medicines to control blood pressure and atrial fibrillation, as well as lifestyle and dietary changes to reduce risk factors associated with heart attack and stroke.
  • Treatment in emergency situations are atropine and an external pacer.

Contraindicated medications

Second degree AV block(except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker) is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:

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