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- A rare case of Wenckebach periodicity was observed at the mitral isthmus (MI) lesion after inducing an MI block.
- The study highlighted conduction recovery at the posterior MI lesion, which is unusual in such cases.
- These findings suggest that the Wenckebach periodicity was influenced by the pacing rate, creating a pseudo MI block scenario.
Article Abstract
A Wenckebach periodicity at the mitral isthmus (MI) lesion has rarely been reported. We described a case presenting conduction recovery with Wenckebach periodicity at the posterior MI lesion after achieving the MI block. These findings demonstrate a pseudo MI block with Wenckebach periodicity owing to the pacing rate.
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