Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in a 1445 g Preterm Neonate on the First Day of Life

Abstract

Here, we present a case involving a very low-birthweight baby (1445 g) born prematurely after 30 weeks of gestation with congenital complete heart block and low-output failure. The newborn was successfully treated by implantation of an epimyocardial pacemaker on her first day of life.

Key words

VLBW - congenital heart block - pacing

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