Progressive interatrial block associated with atrial fibrillation in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 2017 May;22(3):e12403. doi: 10.1111/anec.12403. Epub 2016 Sep 11.

Abstract

Progressive interatrial block is a clinically significant condition that has previously been reported in various patient populations. It is a manifestation of progressive fibrosis affecting the Bachmann region. This report presents a case of progressive interatrial block associated with atrial fibrillation in the context of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Keywords: Bayés’ syndrome; atrial fibrillation; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; interatrial block.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / complications*
  • Electrocardiography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Interatrial Block / complications*
  • Interatrial Block / diagnosis*
  • Male