Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT

Third-degree (complete) heart block

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise third-degree (complete) heart block — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Complete heart block = complete failure of AV conduction; atria and ventricles beat independently, maintained only by a slow escape rhythm. Risk of asystole and sudden cardiac death without prompt treatment.

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