Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
High-grade atrioventricular block occurring during percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale: a case report. |
| Authors: |
Kibler, Marion, Marzak, Halim, Jesel, Laurence, Ohlmann, Patrick |
| Source: |
European Heart Journal Case Reports; Aug2020, Vol. 4 Issue 4, p1-5, 5p |
| Subject Terms: |
PATENT foramen ovale, ATRIOVENTRICULAR node, ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY, DISEASES in women, ANESTHESIA |
| Abstract: |
Background Percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale (PFO) is recommended for patients presenting with PFO-related stroke. Acute high-grade conduction disturbances occurring during PFO closure procedure have not been previously reported. Case summary We describe for the first time a case of reversible complete atrioventricular block which occurred during closure of a PFO. Discussion We hypothesized that the block was the result of atrioventricular node compression—likely caused by the right-atrial disc of the 35-mm PFO closure device. We suggest implanting smaller devices in order to prevent atrioventricular conduction disturbances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
