Pacemaker implantation in a premature low weight newborn with critical congenital atrioventricular block

Di Coste, Antonio and Cassano, Vincenzo and Troise, Dario and Annecchino, Francesco Paolo (2011) Pacemaker implantation in a premature low weight newborn with critical congenital atrioventricular block. Il giornale di chirurgia, 32 (6/7). pp. 307-309. ISSN 1971-145X

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Abstract

We describe a case of a preterm newborn with congenital complete atrioventricular block (CAVB), delivered for distress by cesarean section, and undergone, at 1295 grams of weight, to permanent pacemaker implantation. The pacemaker has been inserted between the upper left rectus abdominal muscle and the posterior rectus sheath and connected by two epicardial leads on the left ventricle wall. The procedure has been successfull. KEY WORDS: Congenital block - Premature - Pacemaker.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Blocco atrioventricolare congenito - Prematurità - Pacemaker
Subjects:	600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) > 617 Rami vari della medicina; Chirurgia
Depositing User:	Nadia Del Gobbo
Date Deposited:	05 May 2016 14:42
Last Modified:	10 Jul 2024 16:49
URI:	http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/7551

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