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. 2016 Nov 2;3(2):115–119. doi: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2016.08.006

KEY TEACHING POINTS

  • Level of block with 2:1 atrioventricular block poses a challenge. Clues that can suggest His-Purkinje disease versus atrioventricular nodal disease include bundle branch block and normal PR interval.

  • During lower degree of block (eg, 3:2 or 4:3), the Wenckebach phenomenon can occur even at the His-Purkinje level.

  • Syncope or sudden death in the setting of bradycardia can be due to torsade de pointes.