Missed diagnosis: Dual right ventricular lead perforation resulting in chest pain
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DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2016.09.012
Abstract: Introduction Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) lead perforations are well described and may cause many complications. Delayed cardiac perforation (DCP) is a less recognized complication of device implantation and is believed to be rare. We… read more here.
Keywords: lead perforations; perforation; chest pain; lead ... See more keywords
Delayed pacemaker lead perforations: Why unusual presentations should prompt an early multidisciplinary team approach
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DOI: 10.4103/2229-5151.201951
Abstract: Our first case is an 84-year-old female diagnosed with sick sinus syndrome. She underwent implantation of dual chamber permanent pacemaker without complications. On the 8th day status-postimplantation, she returned to the emergency department (ED) with… read more here.
Keywords: lead perforations; unusual presentations; pacemaker; perforations unusual ... See more keywords