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What does an extended p-q interval of an ecg usually indicated?

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AV node delay: I think you might be referring to a prolonged pr interval. This refers to the time between when the atrium activates and when the ventricle activates. If this is prolonged, it could indicate a problem (either benign or more ominous) with the atrioventricular node or his-purkinje system, the specialized structures in the heart responsible for conducting signals from the atria to ventricles.

Answered 1/16/2014

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