A case of diaphragmatic pacing with cardiac resynchronization therapy

Europace. 2008 Oct;10(10):1229-31. doi: 10.1093/europace/eun169. Epub 2008 Jun 16.

Abstract

Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is now an accepted treatment for heart failure [McAlister et al. in Cardiac resynchronization therapy for patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction: a systematic review. JAMA 2007;297:2502-14.]. In addition to the complications associated with standard pacemaker implants, CRT procedures have their own additional complications such as coronary sinus dissection, diaphragmatic stimulation, and longer implant times. We present a case of CRT implantation which illustrates these problems because of an unusual complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Diaphragm*
  • Electric Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Electric Injuries / etiology*
  • Electric Injuries / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Muscular Diseases / etiology*
  • Muscular Diseases / prevention & control