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FaintingFeeling dizzyFeeling tiredTrouble breathingChest painThird degree " � This is the most serious type of heart block. It can cause the same symptoms as second degree, but they will be more severe. In some cases, third degree heart block can be life-threatening.
Will my child need tests? " � Yes. Your child will have one or both of these tests: � �
- An electrocardiogram " � This test, also called an "ECG " � or "EKG, " � measures the electrical activity in the heart.
- A Holter monitor " � This is a small, portable machine the child wears that records all the heart's electrical activity over 1 or 2 days.
How is heart block treated? " � The treatment depends on the type of heart block your child has and his or her symptoms. Often, children who have first degree heart block do not need treatment. But children who have third degree heart block and some who have second or first degree heart block need a pacemaker. A pacemaker is a device that goes under the skin near the heart. It sends electrical signals to the heart that help it beat normally. � �
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