Endocavitary pacemaker implanted in a 2 years old child due to epicardial system failure

• Autori principali: Michel Cabrera Ortega (Autore), Ailema A. Alemán Fernández (Autore), Dunia B. Benítez Ramos (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: ECIMED, 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
• Accesso online: Connect to this object online.

Historically, epicardial pacing has been the preferred pacing system in children, due to anatomical difficulties of venous access and the absence of endocardial electrodes with diameters suitable for small hearts. We present a case of a 2 years old with a history of coarctation of the aorta and outf...