Synchronous diaphragmatic contraction associated with dual-chamber transvenous pacing in a dog

Publication date: Available online 28 November 2018Source: Journal of Veterinary CardiologyAuthor(s): E.T. Karlin, J.E. Rush, E.A. NobregaAbstractA 3-year-old, 20-kg, spayed female, mix-breed dog received a dual-chamber pacemaker for management of symptomatic 3rd-degree atrioventricular block. Synchronous diaphragmatic contraction was documented to occur with atrial pacing. Various methods to reduce the occurrence of pacemaker-related phrenic nerve stimulation are discussed.
Source: Journal of Veterinary Cardiology - Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research