Prolonged PR Interval (First-Degree AV Block): Electrocardiogram Assessment and Clinical Significance

Prolonged PR Interval (First-Degree AV Block): Electrocardiogram Assessment and Clinical Significance

1. Introduction A prolonged PR interval, measured on an electrocardiogram, indicates a delay in the electrical conduction between the atria and the ventricles of the heart, clinically defined as a first-degree atrioventricular block. While often a benign physiological finding in healthy individuals or well-trained athletes, it can also signify underlying structural heart disease, medication effects, … Read more