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Late perforation of the heart, pericardium, and diaphragm by an active-fixation ventricular lead
Ahmet Akyol1, Alper Aydin, Izzet Erdinler
1Division of Cardiology, Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, 81120 Istanbul, Turkey. ahmetakyol@superonline.com
Abstract:
This case report describes a late perforation of right heart wall, pericardium, and diaphragm by an active-fixation ventricular lead without development of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade even under oral warfarin treatment.
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