Conduction block

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  • an injury to specialized conduction tissues of the heart impairs coordinated function

    • SA node

    • fibers carrying impulse from SA node through atria to AV node

    • AV node

    • bundle of His, right bundle branch, left bundle branch

  • example: third-degree heart block caused by ischemia to AV node from MI

Category: Cardiology Notes

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