High-grade atrioventricular block occurring during percutaneous closure of patent foramen ovale: a case report.

Marion KiblerHalim MarzakLaurence JeselPatrick Ohlmann

Published in: European heart journal. Case reports (2020)

We hypothesized that the block was the result of atrioventricular node compression-likely caused by the right-atrial disc of the 35-mm PFO closure device. We suggest implanting smaller devices in order to prevent atrioventricular conduction disturbances.

Keyphrases

catheter ablation
high grade
left atrial
low grade
lymph node
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
heart failure
radiofrequency ablation