Cardiac resynchronization by repositioning of a ventricular epicardial lead in a patient with hypoplastic left heart syndrome

Pediatr Cardiol. 2013;34(8):1982-4. doi: 10.1007/s00246-012-0523-1. Epub 2012 Oct 5.

Abstract

Patients with congenital heart disease and univentricular circulation are vulnerable to ventricular dysfunction. In the context of atrioventricular conduction defects, a ventricular pacemaker may be placed, possibly introducing dyssynchronous wall motion and deterioration of ventricular pump function. We describe such a case in which repositioning of the ventricular lead restored synchronicity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy / methods*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electrocardiography
  • Electrodes, Implanted*
  • Heart Rate
  • Humans
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / complications*
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Pericardium
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / etiology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / physiopathology
  • Ventricular Dysfunction, Left / therapy*