Situations where temporary pacing may offer benefit after acute myocardial infarction; placement of transcutaneous electrodes may be more appropriate than transvenous pacing (class II ACC/AHA)3
| Class IIa | RBBB with LAFB or LPFB (new or indeterminate) | |
|---|---|---|
| RBBB with 1st degree AV block | ||
| LBBB (new or indeterminate) | ||
| Recurrent sinus pauses (> 3 seconds) not responsive to atropine | ||
| Incessant VT, for atrial or ventricular overdrive pacing (transvenous pacing required) | ||
| Class IIb | Bifascicular block of indeterminate age | |
| New or age indeterminate isolated RBBB | ||