Abstract
The number of patients with intracardiac devices, including permanent pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators is increasing. Lead perforation is a recognized complication which most often occurs during or shortly following pacemaker implantation. Late lead perforation occurring over 30 days after device insertion is a rare, potentially life-threatening complication. We present a case of late lead perforation unmasked greater than eight years after pacemaker implantation by initiation of anticoagulation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-333 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Indian heart journal |
Volume | 65 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2013 |
Keywords
- Anticoagulation
- Device complication
- Hemopericardium
- Lead perforation
- Pacemaker
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine