Second-degree heart block is a potentially serious but treatable condition affecting the heart’s electrical system. Treatment may require a pacemaker to stabilize the heart’s rhythm. Electrical ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Is COVID-19 infection a cause of heart block? I recently had a complete heart block, tested positive in the ER for COVID-19 (symptomless and post-vaccine), and was fitted with a ...

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 ...