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Outcome of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients

HeartRhythm

Among pediatric patients undergoing orthotopic heart transplantation (OHT), 1-12% are reported to need a permanent pacemaker (PPM).1 1 There are limited studies on the outcomes of PPM placement, and the role of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) in pediatric OHT remains unclear.

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Teen Topics – The Top 10 Things to Remember About CHD as an Adult

Conquering CHD

Where operations were completed / How to find a copy of all operative reports as available Ideally, your family would already have a copy of all the operative notes from all surgeries, catheter procedures, pacemaker implantations, and electrical studies of the heart.

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What kind of AV block is this? And why does she develop Ventricular Tachycardia?

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Isoprenalin was discontinued, and a temporary transveous pacemaker was implanted. The patient stabilized following pacemaker placement. She was given CRT-D (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy-Defibrillator). The above ECG initially shows AV block. A run of very fast, irregular polymorphic VT ensues.