Permanent cardiac pacing for severe pallid breath-holding spells

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2007 Feb;30(2):280-2. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.00663.x.

Abstract

We report the case of an infant affected by frequent episodes of loss of consciousness with the clinical features of pallid breath-holding attacks. Prolonged asystole, up to 26 seconds, was demonstrated by Holter monitoring. The patient was treated with permanent pacemaker implantation, followed by complete symptom resolution during a 26-month follow-up.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Respiratory Mechanics*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Syncope, Vasovagal / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome