Abstract
Complete atrioventricular block in the newborn occasionally requires emergency intervention when the heart rate is too low to provide adequate cardiac output. While medications are frequently ineffective, emergent implantation of a pacemaker is not always feasible and carries a significant morbidity. We report two cases of complete atrioventricular block in newborns treated immediately after birth with an external noninvasive pacemaker system.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 290-292 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Pediatric Cardiology |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jul 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Complete atrioventricular block
- External pacemaker
- Newborn
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine