ESSENTIALS OF ECG & DYSRHYTHMIA MONITORING

AV Block Decision Tree

If you’re confident it is an AV block but not sure which one, this decision tree can help you focus on key
criteria and arrive at the correct answer.

Is the ventricular
rhythm regular?

Yes No

How many Ps Is the PR interval constant

per QRS? for conducted beats?

1 P per QRS 2 Ps per QRS It varies Yes No

2:1 2nd 2nd Degree 2nd Degree

1st Degree AVB 3rd Degree AVB
Degree AVB AVB type II AVB type I

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AV Block Decision Tree 1