First-degree heart block is the mildest type and often requires no treatment. Third-degree heart block is the most severe and often needs a pacemaker to regulate the heartbeat. Many different causes ...

Researchers at Imperial College London have developed an AI tool, Aire-CHB, that can detect early signs of complete heart block from routine electrocardiograms, according to an Aug. 20 news release by ...

Dr. Paul Friedman answers the question: 'Heart Block versus Artery Blockage?' — -- Question: I have been diagnosed with heart block. How does this differ from blockage in one of my arteries?

Background: Dual-chamber pacing is believed to have an advantage over single-chamber ventricular pacing. The aim of the study was to determine whether elderly patients with implanted pacemaker for ...

Godfrey — Obstetric Service, Union Hospital, Lynn. Palmer — Assistant in Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. For records and addresses of authors see "This Week's Issue," page 586. Select the ...

Electrical problems in the heart can often lead to serious and fatal complications including complete heart block or heart failure. Left ventricular conduction disease occurs when there is an ...