Cardiac pacing in pediatrics: Is still the right ventricle the optimal pacing site?

Permanent cardiac pacing is frequently indicated in pediatric patients due to atrioventricular block. Traditionally, the right ventricle has been the pacing site because it is readily accessible, and provides lead stability and optimal chronic pacing thresholds. However, it is associated with a dyss...

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Main Authors: Michel Cabrera Ortega, Dunia B. Benítez Ramos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cardiocentro Ernesto Che Guevara 2015-10-01
Series:CorSalud
Online Access:http://www.revcorsalud.sld.cu/index.php/cors/article/view/61