| Early surgical removal of membranous ventricular septal device might allow recovery of atrio-ventricular block. | |
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PMID: 18026779 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Complete atrio-ventricular heart block is a well-reported complication after percutaneous closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defects. The incidence seems to be higher than after surgical closure. Early heart block can be transient and pacemaker implantation is not always required. Late heart block is also described. We describe two patients who both presented with complete atrio-ventricular block 4 days after device insertion. Surgical device removal was followed by a rapid and complete recovery of the atrio-ventricular conduction. Surgical device removal should be considered in cases of subacute heart block, as removal might result in recovery of the atrio-ventricular conduction. |
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Authors:
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Caroline Ovaert; Andreea Dragulescu; Thierry Sluysmans; Mario Carminati; Alain Fraisse |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2007-11-17 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pediatric cardiology Volume: 29 ISSN: 0172-0643 ISO Abbreviation: Pediatr Cardiol Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-28 Completed Date: 2009-01-06 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8003849 Medline TA: Pediatr Cardiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 971-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Pediatric Cardiology, Hôpital la Timone-enfants, AP-HM, Marseille, France. ovaert@pedi.ucl.ac.be |
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Atrioventricular Block
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etiology*,
surgery* Child Coronary Angiography Electrocardiography Female Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / therapy* Humans Infant Male Prostheses and Implants* Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects* |
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