Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog developed dangerous heart rhythm during pacemaker surgery
By Madruga, F et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2020·The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Spontaneous torsade de pointes and ventricular fibrillation in a dog during pacemaker implantation.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old male dog experienced a serious heart complication called torsade de pointes during a pacemaker implantation procedure, which then led to a life-threatening condition known as ventricular fibrillation. This situation highlights the importance of having a rescue plan in place for emergencies during surgeries. Fortunately, the case emphasizes how being prepared for such complications can improve outcomes for pets undergoing similar procedures.
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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 on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33137661/