Transient complete atrioventricular block after percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation.

Authors :: Ruf B
Eicken A
Hess J
Source :: Cardiology in the young [Cardiol Young] 2010 Dec; Vol. 20 (6), pp. 704-6. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Aug 20.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: Percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation for conduit dysfunction in the right ventricular outflow tract is a safe and efficient treatment in selected patients. We report on a patient with stenosis and regurgitation of a homograft in the right ventricular outflow tract who developed complete atrioventricular block during percutaneous implantation of a Melody™ valve. This complete atrioventricular block spontaneously reverted to a stable sinus rhythm after 3 weeks.

Subjects :: Adolescent
Child
Female
Heart Valve Prosthesis adverse effects
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation methods
Humans
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures adverse effects
Reoperation
Atrioventricular Block etiology
Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation adverse effects
Pulmonary Valve surgery

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