AVR and postop conduction delays

[Dustin]

Dear valvers,

I went to my cardio today and the ECG showed a slightly prolonged PR interval, which in healthy individuals should be < 0.2 sec in duration. According to my cardio it was bordering on the first degree AV block but nothing to worry about yet. I'll undergo a Holter test soon to see other abnormalities are present.

What are your thoughts and experiences on possible conduction delays after AVR?

Best wishes,

 

[bvdr]

Dustin, he is right. First degree heart blocks are the least worrisome of any conduction abnormality. Some medications can even contribute to it. A little scar tissue on the right side of the heart might as well.