Cardiac Subspecialty Certification (CSC) Exam

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In particular, which type of atrioventricular block patient would be a good candidate for the implantation of a pacemaker?

  1. Hemiblocks
  2. Transmural ischemic blocks
  3. Posterior fascicular block
  4. Third-degree block
Explanation

Answer: D - In particular, a patient with a third-degree atrioventricular block would be a good candidate for the implantation of a pacemaker. This would accommodate for the failure of the AV node to disseminate the necessary impulse from the atria to the ventricles.

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