Some Clinical Aspects of Complete Heart Block

Abstract

There are several cardiac mechanisms associated with Adams-Stokes syncope, and their separation has therapeutic implications. Treatment of the acute syncopal attack and the prevention of recurrences are outlined. Ephedrine sulfate and isopropylarterenol are the most widely used pharmacologic agents. Various instruments which function as external pacemakers have been developed, and use of such devices ultimately may be the preferred treatment.