AV BLOCK EPIDEMIOLOGY

Epidemiology of specific AV blocks in the United States

• All types of AV blocks occur more frequently in people
older than 70 years, especially in those who have
structural heart disease.
International data
• The international incidence is similar to that of the
United States.
Age-, sex-, and race-related demographics
• A 60% female preponderance exists in congenital third-
degree AV block; for acquired third-degree AV block, a
60% male preponderance exists. No racial proclivity
exists in AV blocks.
TEMPORARY PACEMAKER
Indications for Temporary Pacing
Placement of Epicardial Wires
 Transvenous Pacing
Insertion Sites
Internal Jugular Vein
External Jugular Vein
Internal Jugular Subclavian Vein
Subclavian

Brachial Vein

Femoral
Femoral Vein
 Transvenous Pacing Wire

• Bipolar lead system

– Transvenous wire
is floated into the
right ventricle
– The negative
and positive
electrodes
are in contact with
the heart