Complete Heart Block

Abstract

A NUMBER of reports in the medical literature emphasize the fact that some patients with complete heart block may have a favorable prognosis regarding life and the ability to perform daily tasks. In nearly every case the conduction defect is thought to be congenital in origin. Campbell,¹ in his discussion of congenital complete heart block, states that, "if there are no complications carrying special risks of their own, the prognosis is good and will probably prove that the condition is compatible with survival to old age." The cases reported below emphasize the ability of people affected with this malady to . . .