Junctional bradycardia natural history, complications and prognosis

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mugilan Poongkunran M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Junctional bradycardia mostly results due to failure of impulse transmission from SA node. Its severity of symptoms depends on the underlying cause.

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

The natural history and prognosis of the disease depends upon the underlying cause that triggered the junctional escape rhythm.
A junctional escape rhythm during sleep is benign in children and young adults.

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Overview