Abstract
Permanent complete heart block (CHB) secondary to the loss of first septal perforator after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) of the left descending artery (LAD) is an extremely rare complication. We describe a case report where a patient underwent PCI of proximal LAD, complicated by loss of first septal perforator, septal infarction, and bifasicular block, which progressed to symptomatic delayed CHB. One week later, the patient required implantation of a permanent pacemaker following failure to wean off the transvenous temporary pacing maker.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Invasive Cardiology |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2012 |
Keywords
- complete heart block
- loss of first septal perforator
- PCI of LAD
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Medicine(all)