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Pacing needed ?

2018-10-26 14:59:02
Heart rate 40... showing 1degreee av block in holter ..but asymptomatic..do I need urgent pacemaker dual Chmbr or can rely on drugs ,doctor gave orcibest ..hw long can we delay pacing ?pt is reluctant to do
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Generally we don't do pacing for first degree AV block.  It must be 2 or 3rd degree to get heart rate of 40. Type of pacemaker depends upon age and activity of pt. Dual chamber is better.

Answered2018-10-26 15:11:16

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