<prompt> Pacemaker is indicated in which of the following condition: September 2007Acute myocardial infarction with first degree AV blockAcute myocardial infarction with fascicular blockSick sinus syndromeSick sinus syndrome  <response>: Ans. C: Sick sinus syndrome Pacemaker indications Absolute indications for pacemaker placement include the following: Sick sinus syndrome Symptomatic sinus bradycardia Tachy-brady syndrome Atrial fibrillation with sinus node dysfunction Third-degree blockComplete AV block Chronotropic incompetence inability to increase the hea rate to match a level of exercise Prolonged QT syndrome Cardiac resynchronization therapy with biventricular pacing Acute myocardial infarction with second or third degree AV block Relative indications include the following: Cardiomyopathy hyperophic or dilated Severe refractory neurocardiogenic syncope 