Pacing induced mitral regurgitation following radiofrequency ablation of the atrioventricular conduction system: case report and potential mechanism.

Vanderheyden, M; Nellens, P; Andries, E; Goethals, M · Chest · 1998

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe a patient with hemodynamic deterioration and worsening mitral regurgitation related to right ventricular apex pacing. Time-dependent changes in papillary muscle contraction as well as ventricular remodeling by right ventricular apex pacing might be responsible for this rare but serious complication.

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