Editing First-degree atrioventricular block (section)

== Treatment ==

The management includes identifying and correcting electrolyte imbalances and withholding any offending medications.  This condition does not require admission unless there is an associated [[myocardial infarction]].  Even though it usually does not progress to higher forms of heart block, it may require outpatient follow-up and monitoring of the ECG, especially if there is a comorbid [[bundle branch block]].  If there is a need for treatment of an unrelated condition, care should be taken not to introduce any medication that may slow AV conduction.  If this is not feasible, clinicians should be very cautious when introducing any drug that may slow conduction; and regular monitoring of the ECG is indicated.<ref>{{cite journal |url= https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK448164/| title= First Degree Heart Block | website= National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine | year= 2023 | pmid= 28846254 |access-date= 3 July 2021 | last1= Oldroyd | first1= S. H. | last2= Quintanilla Rodriguez | first2= B. S. | last3= Makaryus | first3= A. N. }}</ref>