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A J Rein1, E Cohen, A Weiss

  • 1Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Cardiology Institute, Hadassah University Hospital, Kiryat Hadassah, POB 12000, 91120 Jerusalem, Israel.

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|June 16, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Complete atrioventricular block in newborns can be life-threatening. A novel external pacemaker system offers a feasible, noninvasive emergency treatment option for neonates with this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal cardiology
  • Pediatric electrophysiology
  • Critical care medicine

Background:

  • Complete atrioventricular block in neonates can lead to dangerously low heart rates.
  • Current treatments like medications are often ineffective, and invasive pacemaker implantation carries high risks.

Observation:

  • Two cases of newborns presenting with complete atrioventricular block immediately after birth were identified.
  • These infants required immediate intervention due to inadequate cardiac output.

Findings:

  • Both newborns were successfully treated with an external noninvasive pacemaker system immediately after birth.
  • This approach provided effective heart rate support without invasive procedures.

Implications:

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  • External noninvasive pacemakers represent a promising alternative for emergent management of neonatal complete atrioventricular block.
  • This method may reduce the morbidity associated with traditional interventions in critically ill newborns.