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BACKGROUND Atrial lead perforation may lead to pneumopericardium or pneumothorax within a few days of device implantation. METHODS AND RESULTS We report a case of atrial lead perforation 6 years… Click to show full abstract
BACKGROUND Atrial lead perforation may lead to pneumopericardium or pneumothorax within a few days of device implantation. METHODS AND RESULTS We report a case of atrial lead perforation 6 years after cardiac resynchronization therapy implantation, which resulted in pneumopericardium and pneumothorax. CONCLUSION Although pneumopericardium caused by atrial lead perforation can spontaneously resolve with conservative treatment, as it did in this case, treatment should be decided based on the patient's general condition and lead performance.
Journal Title: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology
Year Published: 2023
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