Complete heart block means that there’s a complete separation of electrical activity between the upper and lower chambers of the heart. Without prompt medical attention, it can be fatal. Your heart ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I recently had an EKG that showed first-degree heart block and “inferior infarct, age undetermined.” What does that mean? What should I do to make sure it doesn’t get worse? I will be ...

Also known as complete heart block, third-degree heart block is the most serious type of heart block. Considered a medical emergency, it can be fatal without prompt treatment. The steady beating of ...

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 ...

A specialist tells how to interpret subtle changes on the ECG, including those caused by two life-threatening syndromes you might otherwise miss. Reading ECGs is like learning to appreciate art—it is ...

People with third degree heart block have an irregular heartbeat due to a total blockage of the electrical impulses that control the heart’s activity. It can lead to faintness and breathing difficulty ...