Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Spontaneous torsade de pointes and ventricular fibrillation in a dog during pacemaker implantation.
- Journal:
- Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology
- Year:
- 2020
- Authors:
- Madruga, F et al.
- Affiliation:
- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
Torsade de pointes is an unusual complication seen in dogs during pacemaker implantation, although ventricular fibrillation has been previously reported. This case report describes torsade de pointes in a dog during pacemaker implantation that degenerated into ventricular fibrillation and discusses the possible contributory factors. It also illustrates the relevance of a pre-emptive resuscitation plan and how this might have affected the outcome in the patient.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33137661/