Paradoxical restoration from complete and persistent atrioventricular block after surgical aortic valve replacement: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

One of the most important and relatively frequent complications of aortic valve replacement is atrioventricular block. It typically occurs by direct injury of the infranodal conduction system due to intra-operative manipulation and persists post-operatively, necessitating permanent pacemaker implantation in many cases.

Case summary

A 66-year-old man presented to our hospital after experiencing syncope while walking after drinking. He had experienced two episodes of alcohol-induced syncope several years earlier. His electrocardiogram (ECG) and transthoracic echocardiogram revealed complete atrioventricular block and severe aortic stenosis, respectively. He received a temporary pacemaker on the day of admission and underwent surgical aortic valve replacement on hosp

SUBMITTER: Nishihara A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11489870 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature