Terminal arrhythmia in a patient with Mustard's operation.
In spite of significant improvements in outcome, adults surviving the Mustard procedure continue to be at risk of premature death, cardiac failure, and arrhythmias. Primary ventricular fibrillation as a cause of sudden death in these patients may not be uncommon, and implantation of a defibrillator should be considered, particularly if there is systemic ventricular dysfunction and pre-existing heart block.
Chakrabarti
Shanta
S
Congenital Cardiac Unit, United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Stuart
Alan Graham
AG
D000328:Adult; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014188:Transposition of Great Vessels / Q000601:surgery*; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy