Cardiovascular · UKMLA & AKT

Third-degree (complete) heart block

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  • 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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