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If your doctor says you have av block in the heart, does that mean something is starting to block the blood flow?

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Dr. Jason Beasley answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

NO: An av block in the heart usually refers to an abnormality in the electrical conduction system.

Dr Blackwelder and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/22/2012

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Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology

Av block : It means the electrical connection between upper and lower chambers is not working normally which usually results in slow heart rate

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 7/22/2015

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A member asked:

If your doctor says you have av block in the heart, does that mean something is starting to block the blood flow?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jason Beasley answered

Dr Blackwelder and another doctor agreed

Dr. Volkan Tuzcu answered

Dr Willson agreed

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