Complete atrio-ventricular heart block, a not to be forgotten complication in transcatheter closure of perimembranous ventricular septal defect - a case report and review of literature

Cardiol Young. 2021 Dec;31(12):2031-2034. doi: 10.1017/S1047951121001980. Epub 2021 May 31.

Abstract

Device occlusion of perimembranous ventricular septal defect is gaining popularity with the emergence of newer, softer occluders and improved technical know-how. We report a 26-year-old lady with a moderate size perimembranous ventricular septal defect who had a new onset of bundle branch block shortly after device closure. The patient subsequently developed a complete atrio-ventricular heart block.

Keywords: Heart defects; atrioventricular conduction block; congenital; septal occluder.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrioventricular Block* / diagnosis
  • Atrioventricular Block* / etiology
  • Bundle-Branch Block / diagnosis
  • Bundle-Branch Block / etiology
  • Cardiac Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Septal Occluder Device* / adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome