An unusual cause of high threshold values at pacemaker implantation

• An 81-year old man with third-degree AV block and weakness underwent an unsuccessful attempt to DDD pacemaker implant caused by hypothyroidism. Administration of thyroxin until he was euthyroid permitted implantation with normal stimulation thresholds.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kardiologi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems (hsv//eng)

Keyword

atrioventricular block

hypothyroidism

stimulation threshol

Cardiology

Kardiologi

Publication and Content Type

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art (subject category)