The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 183-187 , January 2011

Predictors for hemodynamic improvement with temporary pacing after pediatric cardiac surgery

  • Scott R. Ceresnak, MD

      Affiliations

    • Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia, New York, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for reprints: Scott R. Ceresnak, MD, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore, 3415 Bainbridge Ave, Bronx, NY 10467.
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  • Robert H. Pass, MD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Children's Hospital at Montefiore, Bronx, NY
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  • Thomas J. Starc, MD

      Affiliations

    • Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia, New York, NY
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  • Allan J. Hordof, MD

      Affiliations

    • Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia, New York, NY
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  • William J. Bonney, MD

      Affiliations

    • Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia, New York, NY
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  • Ralph S. Mosca, MD

      Affiliations

    • Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia, New York, NY
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  • Leonardo Liberman, MD

      Affiliations

    • Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery, New York Presbyterian Hospital–Columbia, New York, NY

Received 25 June 2009 ,Revised 23 December 2009 ,Accepted 16 March 2010.

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 Disclosures: Authors have nothing to disclose with regard to commercial support.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.03.048

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Volume 141, Issue 1 , Pages 183-187 , January 2011

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