Use of rapid atrial pacing to induce 2:1 atrioventricular block with marked improvement in hemodynamics

F A Baciewicz Jr; R F Leighton; J T Davis

doi:10.1016/0167-5273(87)90083-0

Use of rapid atrial pacing to induce 2:1 atrioventricular block with marked improvement in hemodynamics

Int J Cardiol. 1987 Dec;17(3):327-9. doi: 10.1016/0167-5273(87)90083-0.

Authors

F A Baciewicz Jr¹, R F Leighton, J T Davis

Affiliation

¹ Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Ohio, Toledo 43699.

PMID: 3500136
DOI: 10.1016/0167-5273(87)90083-0

Abstract

Rapid atrial pacing by means of temporary atrial pacing wires was used to effect a regular sinus rhythm in a patient with 2:1 atrioventricular block and frequent premature atrial contractions. The change in rhythm allowed effective intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and markedly improved the hemodynamic situation.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Cardiac Pacing, Artificial*
Coronary Artery Bypass*
Coronary Disease / surgery*
Female
Heart Atria / physiopathology
Heart Block / physiopathology*
Heart Rate
Hemodynamics*
Humans
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications / physiopathology*
Tachycardia / physiopathology