Biomedical subjects

H Ilarraza-Lomelí

Publications and source records attributed to H Ilarraza-Lomelí.

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Kearns-Sayre syndromes an absolute indication for prophylactic implantation of definitive pacemaker?

Kearns-Sayre syndrome is a mitochondrial cytopathy characterized by chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia, retinitis pigmentosa and heart block, the last of which determines the survival of these patients. The case of a 23 year old man with Kearns-Sayre syndrome, conduction disturbances and mitral valve prolapse is presented. The characteristics of this syndrome are described and the criteria for prophylactic installation of a pacemaker discussed.

Adult↗

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[Malfunction of a permanent pacemaker].

Forty years have gone by since the first pacemaker implant; this fact had strong impact in the life of thousands of persons. The objective of this work is to report the case of definitive pacemaker malfunction with epicardiac lead and review the literature concerning the important aspects of the causes and diagnosis of pacemaker malfunction. We consider that physicians dealing with patients implanted these devices must be prepared to diagnose and treat them adequately.

Adams-Stokes Syndrome↗