Atropine is often considered a first-line intervention for unstable bradycardia. Unfortunately, atropine often fails when the bradycardia is not vagally-induced and is not indicated for high-level ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two people found unconscious in very cold conditions were revived using an external pacemaker to speed up their heart rate, among other measures, according to a new report.

It suggests transvenous pacing – in which a lead is inserted into the heart – may be a better first alternative in patients with ongoing difficulty maintaining their heart rate in the hours and days ...