title: "Complete Heart Block (3rd Degree AV Block)"
Complete Heart Block (3rd Degree AV Block)
Key Facts
Complete heart block is AV dissociation: atria and ventricles beat independently.
Unstable bradycardia is treated with atropine, pacing (transcutaneous/transvenous), and treating reversible causes.
Overview
This article covers recognition and immediate ED management priorities.
ECG examples
Sources
- CC Bible
- LITFL ECG Library
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Related Topics
See also: Shock: The Complete Guide, Advanced Life Support (ALS)