Mind the gap

J Electrocardiol. 2017 Jul-Aug;50(4):520-522. doi: 10.1016/j.jelectrocard.2017.03.003. Epub 2017 Mar 14.

Abstract

We present a case of a woman with an asymptomatic intermittent 2:1 atrioventricular block. The baseline ECG showed a wide QRS with right bundle branch block pattern. Measurement of the HV interval during electrophysiological study was normal. During electrophysiological stimulation, a unique pattern of paradoxical conduction was seen. We discuss the mechanism of the paradoxical conduction.

Keywords: Atrioventricular block; Gap phenomenon; Infrahisian block; Phase 4 block; Supranormal conduction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atrioventricular Block / physiopathology*
  • Bundle-Branch Block / physiopathology
  • Electrocardiography*
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology
  • Humans