The recommended first-line treatment for third-degree heart block associated with bradycardia and hemodynamic compromise is:

A) atropine sulfate.
B) a dopamine infusion.
C) an epinephrine infusion.
D) transcutaneous pacing.


Answer: D) transcutaneous pacing.

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