Study note

Causes of complete atrioventricular block

THE CONTEXT

Complete atrioventricular block may be congenital or acquired.

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Acquired causes include idiopathic fibrosis, myocardial infarction or ischaemia, and trauma.

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Inflammatory causes include infective endocarditis, sarcoidosis, and Chagas disease.

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Drug causes include digoxin, β-blockers, and calcium antagonists.

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