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Iatrogenic ventricular tachycardia.

Sascha Meyer¹, Günther Löffler, Ludwig Gortner

¹Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital of Saarland, 66421, Homburg, Germany. sascha.meyer@uniklinik-saarland.de

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Pediatric cardiac surgery patients may develop dangerous arrhythmias. A neonate experienced life-threatening ventricular tachycardia after catheter removal, highlighting the need for immediate treatment preparedness.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Cardiology
Cardiac Surgery
Electrophysiology

Background:

Post-operative cardiac arrhythmias are a known complication in pediatric patients following cardiac surgery.
Temporary cardiac pacing or monitoring devices are sometimes used in neonates and infants after complex cardiac procedures.

Observation:

A 6-week-old neonate developed severe ventricular tachycardia.
This event occurred immediately after the removal of a substernal catheter that encircled the heart.

Findings:

The ventricular tachycardia led to significant cardio-circulatory compromise.
Device-related arrhythmias, specifically ventricular tachycardia, can be triggered by the removal of temporary cardiac devices.

Implications:

Physicians must anticipate and be prepared for device-related ventricular tachycardia in pediatric patients undergoing temporary device removal.
Prompt and adequate treatment initiation is crucial for managing this potentially life-threatening complication in neonates and infants.