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Pacing needed ?
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.
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