| Management of atrial arrhythmias secondary to severe congenital heart disease with the Atrioverter. | |
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PMID: 10914379 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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An atrial defibrillator was implanted in a patient with congenitally corrected transposition of the great arteries, associated cardiac abnormalities, and persistent atrial arrhythmias. During a 15-month follow-up, 14 of 20 spontaneous episodes of his arrhythmias were successfully treated with the device. Two of these episodes were converted to sinus rhythm during ambulatory use of the device. Successful use of the device required implantation of a third defibrillation lead in the persistent left-sided superior caval vein and rigid control of congestive heart failure. An atrial defibrillator may be a valid treatment option in patients with congenital heart disease crippled by atrial fibrillation. |
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Authors:
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C Timmermans; L M Rodriguez; D Reuter; J Stappers; P J Barenbrug; E C Cheriex; H J Wellens |
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE Volume: 23 ISSN: 0147-8389 ISO Abbreviation: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Publication Date: 2000 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-12-01 Completed Date: 2000-12-01 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803944 Medline TA: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1181-3 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, Academic Hospital Maastricht, The Netherlands. C.Timmermans@cardio.azm.nl |
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Adult Atrial Fibrillation / etiology, therapy* Defibrillators, Implantable* Equipment Design Heart Defects, Congenital / complications* Humans Male Transposition of Great Vessels / complications |
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