Safety and feasibility of transesophageal pacing in a dog.
This study investigated the feasibility of using a modified transesophageal atrial pacing system for dogs requiring temporary ventricular pacing. Atrial pacing was readily achieved in the one dog studied, but it caused considerable diaphragmatic movement. Ventricular pacing could not be achieved at any lead configuration or energy stimulation. While transesophageal cardiac pacing was a safe procedure, the large variation in the chest anatomy of dogs requires further study to explore this model as a substitute for transvenous or transthoracic ventricular pacing.
Schmidt
Mandi
M
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0126, USA.
Estrada
Amara
A
Vangilder
Jim
J
Maisenbacher
Herbert
H
Prosek
Robert
R
D000818:Animals; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D012449:Safety; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014730:Veterinary Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*