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First degree atrioventricular block.

R S Bexton, A J Camm

    European Heart Journal
    |March 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    First-degree atrioventricular (A-V) block, a prolonged PR interval, is common in young individuals and usually benign. Long-term risks are minimal, with no increased risk of sudden death or advanced block, suggesting no fitness restrictions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Electrophysiology
    • Preventive Medicine

    Background:

    • First-degree atrioventricular (A-V) block, characterized by a prolonged PR interval on electrocardiograms, is frequently observed in asymptomatic young individuals.
    • Prevalence rates range from 0.65% to 1.1% in this demographic.
    • PR interval prolongation often normalizes with autonomic modulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the long-term implications and clinical significance of first-degree A-V block in asymptomatic young individuals.
    • To determine the necessity of invasive investigations and fitness-to-fly restrictions for affected individuals.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of electrocardiographic screening data in asymptomatic young populations.
    • Analysis of long-term follow-up studies examining clinical outcomes.

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    • Main Results:

    • First-degree A-V block is a benign condition in the majority of cases.
    • Long-term follow-up shows a slightly increased risk of coronary artery disease but no increased risk of sudden death, syncope, or advanced A-V block.
    • Invasive investigations are generally not warranted after excluding organic heart disease.

    Conclusions:

    • First-degree A-V block in asymptomatic young individuals is typically benign.
    • No restrictions on fitness to fly are necessary.
    • Consideration may be given to increased electrocardiographic surveillance.