[Ventricular fibrillation induced by transesophageal stimulation performed for the treatment of atrial flutter].
The authors describe a case of ventricular fibrillation occasionally induced by high rate transesophageal pacing, performed to treat an atrial flutter. They conclude that, although this technique is generally safe and well tolerated, it must be performed exclusively where an intensive care can be provided.
Guaragna
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Sezione di Cardiologia, Ospedale Maggiore, Bologna.
Barbato
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Bracchetti
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D000368:Aged; D001282:Atrial Flutter / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004947:Esophagus; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D012151:Resuscitation; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
Fibrillazione ventricolare indotta dalla stimolazione transesofagea attuata per il trattamento di un flutter atriale.