title: Sinus node dysfunction after surgical repair of an atrial septal defect (secundum-type): worth the wait.
abstract: Sinus node dysfunction after surgical repair of an atrial septal defect is a rather uncommon complication. We report a case of protracted post-operative sinus node dysfunction which was managed successfully by oral theophyllines and 'watchful' waiting. This strategy could avoid placement of a permanent pacemaker in this patient group of younger age.
authors: Department of Cardiology, Virga Jesse Ziekenhuis, Hasselt, Belgium.
authors: Kevin
authors: K
authors: Onsea
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Dendale
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012804:Sick Sinus Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D012849:Sinoatrial Node / Q000473:pathology*; D013806:Theophylline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013906:Thoracoscopy; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D013806:Theophylline