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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2002; 50(6): 363-365
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35747
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-35747
Case Report
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York
Permanent Pacemaker Implantation in a 1445 g Preterm Neonate on the First Day of Life
Further Information
Publication History
Received August 19, 2002
Publication Date:
28 November 2002 (online)
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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Correspondence
C. von Schnakenburg
Zentrum für Kinderheilkunde und Jugendmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg
Mathildenstr. 1
79106 Freiburg
Germany
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Email: c.schnakenburg@web.de