Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy for Pacing-Related Dysfunction Post Cardiac Surgery in Neonates

Jesus C Jaile1, Jacquelyn D Brady2, Patrick Nelson2

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana.

Summary

This study shows that resynchronization therapy successfully treated heart block in an infant with DiGeorge syndrome and truncus arteriosus. The therapy significantly improved heart function, allowing for the infant's recovery and discharge.