The AV node is a cluster of specialized electrical cells positioned right near the middle of the heart. It is responsible for conducting electrical impulses from the top 2 chambers of the heart, the right and left atria, to the bottom 2 chambers of the heart, the right and left ventricles. Typically it is the only pathway electricity can travel to get from the top to the bottom of the heart.
Read MoreThe AV node is a group of specialized conducting cells found in the middle of the heart. The AV node is responsible for transmitting electrical pulses from the top part of the heart to the bottom part of the heart. First-degree AV block refers to a condition where the transmission of impulses through the AV node is slower than expected.
Read MoreThe AV node is a group of specialized conducting cells found in the middle of the heart. The AV node is responsible for transmitting electrical pulses from the top part of the heart to the bottom part of the heart. Second degree AV block refers to a condition where the transmission of impulses through the AV node is slower than expected with occasional times where impulses are not transmitted at all.
Read MoreThe AV node is a group of specialized conducting cells found in the middle of the heart. The AV node is responsible for transmitting electrical pulses from the top part of the heart to the bottom part of the heart. Complete heart block (complete AV block, or third-degree AV block) refers to a condition where the transmission of impulses through the AV node is completely interrupted. In other words, no impulses are able to get through whatsoever.
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