Pacemaker-induced pseudotricuspid regurgitation

R. H. Kay, J. A. Ambrose, L. Schek, J. Blake, D. Rubin, M. V. Herman

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Abstract

A patient with aortic stenosis and a ventricular pacemaker had clinical findings suggesting tricuspid regurgitation. Her presentation was actually caused by regular and constant cannon waves resulting from ventriculoatrial conduction of paced beats. The correct diagnosis was confirmed by abolition of hepatic pulsations during atrial pacing at the time of cardiac catheterization. Therapy consisted of restoring antegrade atrioventricular conduction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)282-284
Number of pages3
JournalUnknown Journal
Volume83
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1983

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