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.
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports
|January 10, 2025
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.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- DiGeorge syndrome is associated with congenital heart defects, including truncus arteriosus.
- Heart block is a potential complication following surgical repair of complex congenital heart disease.
- Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an established treatment for heart failure and conduction abnormalities.


