Near-zero fluoroscopy implantation of dual-chamber pacemaker in pregnancy using electroanatomic mapping
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Introduction Complete heart block rarely occurs in patients o50 years of age and is less common during pregnancy. It is important to establish that symptoms are related to the heart block, and the management of the condition may be challenging. We present a case of symptomatic complete heart block developing during pregnancy and a treatment strategy minimizing fetal exposure to ionizing radiation.
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