| Autor: |
Timmermans, Carl, Rodriguez, Luz-Maria, Reuter, David, Stappers, Jan, Barenbrug, Paul J. C., Cheriex, Emile C., Wellens, Hein J. J. |
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Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology; Jul2000, Vol. 23 Issue 7, p1181-1183, 3p |
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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 maybe a valid treatment option in patients with congenital heart disease crippled by atrial fibrillation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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