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Adding to Atrioventricular Block Wiki Page: - We plan to contribute by adding more information regarding the different degrees of the block, adding more specific definitions and a better understanding of the block in its entirety. - We also plan to discuss the different effects and causes of the AV block as well as steps necessary after a block occurs such as necessary treatments. - How one could identify a heart block and how to treat one.

Bibliography: http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/arrhythmias-and-conduction-disorders/atrioventricular-block http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/151597-overview http://www.uptodate.com/contents/etiology-of-atrioventricular-block http://ecg.utah.edu/lesson/6 http://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/heart-block http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/162007-overview http://ajcc.aacnjournals.org/content/12/1/77.full http://www.jems.com/articles/print/volume-39/issue-1/features/how-recognize-treat-heart-block.html

Though the author describes three different types of atrioventricular blocks, it is challenging to understand their descriptions. For example, the first type, a first-degree atrioventricular block, is described as a “PR interval greater than 0.20sec.” This should be further explained in order to interpret the attached image showing its respective cardiac rhythm. For further editing, there should be a description of the implementations of atrioventiruclar blocks, such as its effects on the human body. There should be descriptions of how these blockages are treated and how they could be prevented. I also think the article should include the prevalence of these blockages in the population, particularly common ages of onset or if the blockage exist at birth. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mfigueroa12 (talk • contribs) 22:45, 13 February 2017 (UTC)