Permanent pacemaker implantation in a 1445 g preterm neonate on the first day of life

Abstract

Here, we present a case involving a very low-birthweight baby (1445 g) born prematurely after 30 weeks of gestation with congenital complete heart block and low-output failure. The newborn was successfully treated by implantation of an epimyocardial pacemaker on her first day of life.