Heart Block Treatments

Treatment

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 .