Use of rapid atrial pacing to induce 2:1 atrioventricular block with marked improvement in hemodynamics.
Rapid atrial pacing by means of temporary atrial pacing wires was used to effect a regular sinus rhythm in a patient with 2:1 atrioventricular block and frequent premature atrial contractions. The change in rhythm allowed effective intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and markedly improved the hemodynamic situation.
D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000503:physiopathology; D006327:Heart Block / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000503:physiopathology