In this episode of "IM Basics," host Dr. Acker is joined by Dr. Harmandip Parmar, an intern with an interest in cardiology, to break down the essentials of heart block. They cover the full spectrum of atrioventricular (AV) blocks, from incidental findings on an ECG to symptomatic emergencies. Tune in to learn how to identify, investigate, and manage these crucial cardiac conditions.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Patient Presentation:
  • While many patients with heart block are asymptomatic, some may present with symptoms like fainting (syncope), lightheadedness, or chest pain.
  • Myocardial infarction (MI) can be an underlying cause of these symptoms and the heart block itself.
• ECG Findings for Different Heart Blocks:
  • First-De ...