What is another word for heart block?
Pronunciation: [hˈɑːt blˈɒk] (IPA) 
Heart block is a medical term used to describe a condition where there is a disruption in the electrical signals that regulate the heartbeat. There are several synonyms for heart block including atrioventricular (AV) block, cardiac conduction defect, and Bundle Branch Block (BBB). AV block is a more specific term that describes a heart block that occurs at the level of the AV node. Cardiac conduction defect refers to any abnormality that affects the electrical conduction system of the heart. Finally, BBB is a type of heart block that affects the specialized muscle fibers in the heart that control the flow of electrical signals. These synonyms may be used interchangeably depending on the specific manifestation of heart block.
