Visualizing pacemaker-induced phrenic nerve stimulation with acoustic cardiography

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2007 Jun;30(6):806-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.00756.x.

Abstract

This case study illustrates that acoustic cardiography--a simple non-invasive test--can be applied in any diagnostic setting as well as during biventricular pacemaker implantation to ensure that the pacemaker settings are not leading to phrenic nerve stimulation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acoustics
  • Aged
  • Diaphragm / physiopathology*
  • Electric Stimulation
  • Heart Function Tests / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Period
  • Male
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Phrenic Nerve / physiopathology*