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Constrictive pericarditis complicating endovascular pacemaker implantation.

Eran Elinav1, David Leibowitz

  • 1Department of Medicine, Hadassah University Hospital, Mount Scopus, Jerusalem, Israel.

Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE
|May 7, 2002
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Constrictive pericarditis is a rare complication following endovascular pacemaker implantation. This condition can cause significant symptoms like dyspnea and edema years after the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Cardiac Surgery

Background:

  • Endovascular pacemaker implantation is a common procedure for managing cardiac rhythm disorders.
  • Complications, though rare, can significantly impact patient outcomes.

Observation:

  • A patient presented with progressive dyspnea and peripheral edema.
  • Symptoms persisted for four years after endovascular pacemaker implantation.

Findings:

  • The patient developed a large hemorrhagic pericardial effusion post-implantation.
  • Diagnostic evaluation confirmed constrictive pericarditis, an unusual complication.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering constrictive pericarditis in patients with delayed symptoms after pacemaker procedures.

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  • Further research may be needed to understand the mechanisms and prevention of this rare complication.