Therapy of Complete Atrioventricular Block Complicating Recent Myocardial Infarction

Percutaneous insertion of myocardial electrodes and electrical pacing were employed in the treatment of ten patients with A-V block complicating myocardial infarcts. The technique of wire insertion is given and representatives cases are described. Prognosis in such cases is dependent primarily on the extent of cardiac damage produced by the infarction, but electrical pacing will complement the usual therapeutic regimen.