Interatrial conduction delays manifest as a prolonged P-wave duration on surface ECG and the term interatrial block (IAB) has been coined. They are usually fixed, but cases of intermittent IAB have been described, suggesting functional conduction block at the Bachmann bundle region. We report 2 cases of patients on chronic hemodialysis therapy presenting with intermittent IAB.

Mustard seeds and powder are commonly used inhomeopathic and traditional medicines, in whichthey are believed to have both anti-microbial andanti-inflammatory properties. They are thereforeutilized in the treatment of conditions ranging fromarthritis to respiratory congestion. Herein, we presenta patient with a second degree burn who usedmustard powder in the form of a mustard plasterto treat c...

Sir, The important paper by Shaw et al (1985;53: 587-93) showed that elderly patients with persistent type I second degree heart block have a poor prognosis. They concluded that in the absence of special circumstances these patients should receive permanent pacemakers. Indications for pacemaker implantation have changed and we need to consider the findings of Shaw et al in the light of current ...