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Sinoatrial arrest surgery
Introduction
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Surgery
Surgery
- A temporary pacemaker wire can be placed if the patient is symptomatic with end organ hypoperfusion as a result of the AV nodal or ventricular escape rhythm.
- If sinus arrest is part of a chronic condition of sinus node dysfunction such as the tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome and if the patient is symptomatic, then permanent pacemaker placement may be necessary.
References
References
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