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                                103                    First-Degree AV Block
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                         QRS: Normal.
                            Rhythm: Regular.
                          PR interval: >0.20 sec.
                               no hemodynamic changes.


                             P wave: Present, before each QRS.























                       Management: Correct the cause, monitor closely; usually benign. Evaluate medication usage for cause.
                                 Problem in the conduction system. May progress to more severe block. Patient usually has no symptoms and
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