Congenital heart block
Overview
A rare congenital heart disease where a slowed heart rate is caused by defects in the heart conduction system. The condition is usually asymptomatic and harmless but in severe cases (complete AV block) various symptoms and sudden death may occur.
Symptoms
* Impaired heart conduction * Fatigue with exertion, lightheadedness * Fainting * Asymptomatic * Slowed heart rate
Diagnosis
* High Blood Pressure: Home Testing * Home Blood Pressure Tests * Home Blood Pressure Monitors * Home Heart Tests * Heart Health: Home Testing: * Heart Rate Monitors * Irregular Heartbeat Detection * Heart Electrocardiogram (ECG) * Home Cholesterol Tests * Cold & Flu: Home Testing: * Home Fever Tests * Home Ear Infection Tests * Home Flu Tests
Resources
* Bradycardia: Excessively slow heart beat. * Fainting: Temporary loss of conciousness or fainting. * No symptoms: The absence of noticable symptoms. * Sick sinus syndrome: Heart rhythm disorder * Sudden death: The sudden death of an individual