The second-degree type I heart block is also known as the:
A) Beasley phenomenon.
B) His phenomenon.
C) Purkinje phenomenon.
D) Wenckebach phenomenon.

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The second-degree type I heart block is commonly known as the Wenckebach phenomenon, named after the physician who first described it. Option A (Beasley phenomenon) and C (Purkinje phenomenon) are incorrect as they are not associated with second-degree type I heart block. Option B (His phenomenon) is incorrect as it refers to the specialized cardiac conduction system, not a specific type of heart block.

The Second-Degree Type I Heart Block Is Also Known as The