Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Temporary heart pacing during pacemaker surgery in a dog with slow
By Sanders, Robert A et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary cardiology : the official journal of the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology·2011·Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of transesophageal atrial pacing to provide temporary chronotropic support in a dog undergoing permanent pacemaker implantation.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-year-old female spayed Cocker Spaniel was brought in for occasional weakness in her back legs. After examination, the vet found she had sick sinus syndrome, which caused her heart to beat too slowly at times. To help her during surgery for a permanent pacemaker, the vet used a method called transesophageal atrial pacing, which successfully supported her heart rate. After the procedure, she was able to recover and manage her heart condition better with the new pacemaker.
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Abstract
A 14.5-kg, 13-year-old female spayed Cocker spaniel was evaluated because of episodic hind limb weakness. Results of examination were consistent with sick sinus syndrome with intermittent second-degree atrioventricular block. Transesophageal atrial pacing was successful in providing chronotropic support during permanent pacemaker implantation. Transesophageal atrial pacing appears to be a viable option for temporary atrial pacing in dogs with hemodynamically marked bradycardia without significant atrioventricular blockade.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21813344/