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
Because these prices vary from hospital to hospital, the total cost of childbirth can be difficult to estimate. In 2014, the most recent year for which data are available, the combined median charges for mother and newborn care for a normal, vaginal delivery were $17,184.