Heart block: is a disease in the electrical system of the heart. See detailed information below for a list of 67 causes of Heart block, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Heart block as a symptom include:
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causes of Heart block
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The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Heart block as a symptom.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 5
medications causing Heart block
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Heart block as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 44 drug interactions causing Heart block
Heart block is a condition in which the electrical signal cannot travel normally down the special pathways to the ventricles. For example, the signal from the atria to the ventricle may be (1) delayed, but each one conducted; (2) delayed with only some getting through; or (3) completely interrupted. If there is no conduction, the beat generally originates from the ventricles and is very slow. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Arrhythmia: NHLBI)
Heart block is a condition in which the electrical signal cannot travel normally down the special pathways to the ventricles. For example, the signal from the atria to the ventricle may be (1) delayed, but each one conducted; (2) delayed with only some getting through; or (3) completely interrupted. If there is no conduction, the beat generally originates from the ventricles and is very slow. (Source: excerpt from NHLBI, Arrhythmia: NHLBI)
Heart block: SYN: atrioventricular block.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Impairment of conduction in heart excitation. It is often applied specifically to atrioventricular heart block. (Dorland, 27th ed)
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
Impairment of conduction in heart excitation; often applied specifically to atrioventricular heart block.
- (Source - CRISP)
The list below shows some of the causes of Heart block mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 67 causes of Heart block
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Heart block. Of the 67 causes of Heart block that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Heart block' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Heart block' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Heart block based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
PR interval lengthened, Atrioventricular node conduction block, AV block
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Medical Conditions associated with Heart block:
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Symptoms related to Heart block:
Heart rhythm symptoms (1463 causes), Heart symptoms (2438 causes), Myocardial infarction (1 cause), MI, Angina (30 causes), Myocardial ischemia, Coronary artery disease, Atherosclerosis (11 causes), Hypertension (255 causes), Angioplasty, Angiography
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