Better BP and blood glucose control could halve rate of heart block

Treating suboptimal blood pressure and blood glucose levels could potentially halve the incidence of atrioventricular block, a study has found.

The US research is the first of its kind to evaluate the association between common modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and atrioventricular block (AV) block incidence, the researchers say.

Using data from participants enrolled in the Mini-Finland Health Survey from 1978-80, more than 6100 adults (mean age 49 years at baseline) were followed for up to 32 years to examine the demographics, comorbidities, and laboratory and electrocardiographic