Complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) is a total dissociation between the atrial and ventricular activity, in the absence of atrioventricular conduction. Several diseases may result in CAVB in the pediatric and young-adult population. Permanent right ventricular (RV) pacing is required in permanent CAVB, when the cause is neither transient nor reversible. Continuous RV apical pacing has been associated with unfavorable outcomes in several studies due to the associated ventricular dyssynchrony. This study aims to summarize the current literature regarding CAVB in the pediatric and young adult population and to explore future treatment perspectives.
Etiology and device therapy in complete atrioventricular block in pediatric and young adult population: Contemporary review and new perspectives / Cioffi, G. M.; Gasperetti, A.; Tersalvi, G.; Schiavone, M.; Compagnucci, P.; Sozzi, F. B.; Casella, M.; Guerra, F.; Dello Russo, A.; Forleo, G. B.. - In: JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY. - ISSN 1045-3873. - 32:11(2021), pp. 3082-3094. [10.1111/jce.15255]
Etiology and device therapy in complete atrioventricular block in pediatric and young adult population: Contemporary review and new perspectives
Schiavone M.;Compagnucci P.;Casella M.;Guerra F.;Dello Russo A.;
2021-01-01
Abstract
Complete atrioventricular block (CAVB) is a total dissociation between the atrial and ventricular activity, in the absence of atrioventricular conduction. Several diseases may result in CAVB in the pediatric and young-adult population. Permanent right ventricular (RV) pacing is required in permanent CAVB, when the cause is neither transient nor reversible. Continuous RV apical pacing has been associated with unfavorable outcomes in several studies due to the associated ventricular dyssynchrony. This study aims to summarize the current literature regarding CAVB in the pediatric and young adult population and to explore future treatment perspectives.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
