Causes of Heart block

Underlying condition causes of Heart block: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Heart block) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Heart block includes:

• Heart attack
• Coronary artery disease
• Sinus node disease
• Congenital heart defect
• Myocarditis
• Coronary thrombosis (see Heart symptoms)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Heart valve disease
• Rheumatic fever

Heart block as a complication: Other conditions that might have Heart block as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Heart block. The list of conditions listing Heart block as a complication in our database includes:

• Endocarditis

Heart block as a symptom: Conditions listing Heart block as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Heart block. The list of conditions listing Heart block as a symptom in our database includes:

• Endocarditis
• Rheumatic heart disease

Related information for causes of Heart block: Further relevant information on causes of Heart block may be found in the risk factors for Heart block and underlying causes of Heart block.
Last revision: May 29, 2003

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