Pacemaker inhibition in cardiac surgery.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 33(3): 295-6, 1982 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-7073371
ABSTRACT
We described a noninvasive method of pacemaker inhibition for patients with pacemakers who are undergoing cardiac operation. It is a simple and effective way to attain complete cessation of electrical and mechanical activity of the pacemaker. Cold cardioplegic techniques are currently used to attain cardiac arrest and myocardial preservation. For patients with permanent pacemakers who require a cardiac operation, the addition of the method of pacemaker inhibition results in a decrease in the potential for myocardial injury and a quiet operative field, which facilitates the surgical techniques.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pacemaker, Artificial
/
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
/
Intraoperative Complications
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Ann Thorac Surg
Year:
1982
Document type:
Article