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Recurrent ventricular fibrillation after open-heart surgery. A case report
Summary
This case report details managing ventricular fibrillation after heart valve surgery. Transvenous atrial pacing effectively controlled arrhythmias when drugs failed, suggesting its value in specific post-operative cardiac events.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Myocardial infarction can occur post-cardiac valvular surgery.
- Recurrent ventricular fibrillation presents a significant challenge in post-operative cardiac care.
- Standard anti-arrhythmic drug therapy may be insufficient for severe post-surgical arrhythmias.