Author:
Villain Elisabeth,Boudjemline Younes,Bonnet Damien
Abstract
We report our experience with an 8-year-old boy with complete atrioventricular block and syncopal bradycardia who required urgent pacing. Each attempt to cross the tricuspid valve with a femoral lead triggered ventricular standstill, followed by fibrillation, and pacing through the coronary sinus failed. Successful ventricular pacing was finally achieved through the oesophagus, allowing subsequent implantation of a transvenous pacemaker.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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