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First degree AV block risk factors
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Common risk factors associated with atioventricular block include older age, male sex, history of myocardial infarction, history of congestive heart disease , high systolic blood pressure, increased fasting blood glucose level.
Risk factors
Risk factors
- Common risk factors associated with atioventricular block include:[1]
- Older age
- Male sex
- History of myocardial infarction
- History of congestive heart disease
- High systolic blood pressure
- Increased fasting blood glucose level
- Common risk factors associated with atrioventricular block after cardiac surgery include:
- Older age
- Atrial fibrillation
- Prior surgery
- Preoperative renal failure
- Active endocarditis
References
References
- ↑ Kerola T, Eranti A, Aro AL, Haukilahti MA, Holkeri A, Junttila MJ; et al. (2019). “Risk Factors Associated With Atrioventricular Block”. JAMA Netw Open. 2 (5): e194176. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.4176. PMC 6632153 Check
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