Complete heart block complicating retrograde left ventricular catheterization: Case report and review |
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| Authors: | Nicolas W. Shammas John K. Lee James P. Daubert Richard M. Pomerantz |
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| Abstract: | Complete heart block (CHB) following retrograde left ventricular catheterization is uncommon. We report a case of transient CHB in a patient with severe aortic stenosis and bifascicular block on the baseline surface electrocardiogram during retrograde left ventricular catheterization. The block resolved spontaneously without sequelae. A review of the literature using MedLine was performed and recommendations for temporary and permanent pacing are outlined. |
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| Keywords: | heart block aortic stenosis cardiac catheterization pacemaker |
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