CHB may occur as a progression from second-degree heart block, or acutely, particularly after myocardial infarction; thus, its causative conditions are as listed above for second-degree heart block. It is treated acutely with atropine and temporary pacemaker insertion if required.
The average cost of a hospital delivery in America is $9,775, the highest in the world; In France, delivery costs $3,541, and in the UK it is just $2,641; Many industrialized countries offer flat fees for prenatal care and delivery, but in America, there is a separate charge for everything from a blood test to removing the placenta; By Margot Peppers
In fact, according to data published by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the average hospital stay costs about $10,000. Perhaps less surprising, however, is the fact that a hospital stay cost varies depending on the age of the patient. The higher costs? An average of $12,500 for people between the ages of 45 and 84. People in the age group just below that (18-44) have much lower costs, at an average of just $7,400.