Transient first-degree atrioventricular block following intercostal nerve block for vascular ring repair

Authors
Ghaffar, S Scott, WA
Citation
S. Ghaffar et Wa. Scott, Transient first-degree atrioventricular block following intercostal nerve block for vascular ring repair, PEDIAT CARD, 22(1), 2001, pp. 66-67
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01720643 → ACNP
Volume
22
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
66 - 67
Database
ISI
SICI code
0172-0643(200101/02)22:1<66:TFABFI>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Transient first-degree heart block developed following surgery to divide a vascular ring. This unusual complication was related to autonomic impairmen t secondary to a local nerve block. The role of the autonomic innervation o f the atrioventricular node and the potential role of the local anesthetic are reviewed.