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Right atrial perforation by a temporary epicardial pacing wire
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|July 1, 1990
Summary
Epicardial pacing wire perforation of the heart is rare. This case report details right atrial perforation 10 hours post-coronary artery bypass grafting, highlighting a cause of cardiac tamponade.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Epicardial pacing wires are used post-cardiac surgery for rhythm management.
- Complications, though rare, can occur with indwelling medical devices.
- Cardiac perforation is a serious, life-threatening event.