First degree A/V block

[dsc]

I just got a copy of my stress echo report and it says I have 'borderline first-degree AV block' -- any idea what that means? I was also told I have a bicuspid aortic valve but everything else is fine. (I am 40 years old)
Thanks

 

[Mary]

I inquired, and I was told when the AV node transmits its signal to the ventricle, there is a slight delay. The length of delay is given a grade classification, and a first degree block is considered the least serious.

I hope that helps.
Mary

 

[bvdr]

dsc,

I agree with Mary about a first degree AV block, especially "borderline", is the least serious of any of the heart blocks. On an EKG it would mean that the time from the start of the "P" wave to the "QRS" complex is a little longer than what would be normally found. Sometimes it is a side effect from certain medications.

 

[dsc]

Thanks Betty, Thanks Mary
What do I need to do to prevent it from becoming a second degree block? i.e. how do I stop or slow the deterioration?

dsc,

I agree with Mary about a first degree AV block, especially "borderline", is the least serious of any of the heart blocks. On an EKG it would mean that the time from the start of the "P" wave to the "QRS" complex is a little longer than what would be normally found. Sometimes it is a side effect from certain medications.