Bifocal stimulation in patient with congenitally corrected transposition of great vessels

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2012 Oct;35(10):e296-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2011.03103.x. Epub 2011 Apr 20.

Abstract

Congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels (CCTGV) is a rare congenital heart defect associated with multiple cardiac morphological abnormalities and conduction defects. Complete atrioventricular (AV) block occurs in 30% of patients and it may be present at birth or develop later with a rate of 2% per year; moreover, a systemic right ventricle is frequently characterized by heart failure in adult life. We used a bifocal cardiac stimulation for a young woman affected by CCTGV and atrioventricular Mobitz 2 and 2:1 block, considering structural, anatomic condition, and the high rate of pacing she underwent.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy*
  • Atrioventricular Block / diagnosis
  • Atrioventricular Block / therapy*
  • Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Transposition of Great Vessels / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome