Heart Block Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Heart Block treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Heart Block
The course of treatment will depend on the type of heart block you have. Generally, treatment is not necessary for first-degree heart block.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
- Pacemaker -A pacemaker may be inserted for some cases of second-degree heart block, and all cases of third-degree heart block. A pacemaker is a device that generates electrical signals to stimulate heart muscle contractions.
If you are diagnosed with heart block, follow your doctor's instructions.
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