A rare complication of pacemaker implantation. Issue 9 (17th July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bazoukis, George; Panagiotakopoulos, Victor; Tsamatsoulis, Michalis; Saplaouras, Athanasios; Konstantinidou, Eleni; Tyrovolas, Konstantinos; Kolokathis, Angelos‐Michail; Sakellaropoulou, Antigoni; Kitsoulis, Panagiotis; Lakoumentas, Ioannis; Charitos, Christos; Sideris, Antonios
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 6:Issue 9(2018)
• Page Start: 1891
• Page End: 1892
• Publication Date: 2018-07-17
• Subjects: cardiac tamponade -- devices complications -- lead perforation -- pacemaker complications; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1715
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Lead perforation is a life‐threatening rare complication of pacemaker or defibrillator lead implantation. Clinical examination, electrocardiogram, device interrogation, echocardiography, chest x‐ray, and chest computed tomography scan can help in the diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware because early diagnosis and treatment are the cornerstones for achieving a better outcome. Abstract : Lead perforation is a life‐threatening rare complication of pacemaker or defibrillator lead implantation. Clinical examination, electrocardiogram, device interrogation, echocardiography, chest x‐ray, and chest computed tomography scan can help in the diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware because early diagnosis and treatment are the cornerstones for achieving a better outcome.