First Degree Heart Block EKG Interpretation with Rhythm Strip

EKG Features

Rate: The underlying rate
Rhythm: Regular
P Wave: Normal
PR Interval: Prolonged (>0.20 sec)
QRS: Normal (0.06-0.10 sec)
Will look like a typical sinus rhythm. The P-R interval will be constant throughout the tracing and measure greater than 0.20 seconds.
A first degree Heart block occurs when electrical impulses moving through the Atrioventricular (AV) node are delayed (but not blocked). First degree indicates slowed conduction without missed beats.
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First Degree Heart Block EKG Interpretation Example

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Authors, Reviewers and Developers EKG rhythms classes: Thomas O'Brien.
EKG monitor simulation: Steve Collmann
12 Lead Lecture: Dr. Michael Mazzini, MD, Cardiologist.
Spanish EKG: Breena R. Taira, MD, MPH
Medical review: Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD, Cardiologist,
Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
EKG tracings review: Dr. Pedro Azevedo, MD, Cardiology
Last Update: 11/10/2022

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