Junctional bradycardia epidemiology and demographics
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Overview
Junctional bradycardia is fairly uncommon. It can occur in any age group, however it is more likely to be observed in elderly people with underlying heart disease.
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
Junctional bradycardia occurs in normal children and adults, particularly during sleep when rates may transiently drop as low as of 30 beats per minute and pauses of up to 2 seconds are not uncommon. Benign junctional rhythms are common in both children and athletic young adults.
Gender
Males and females are affected equally.
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