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Maria Kotsakou1, Ioannis Kioumis1, George Lazaridis1
11 Electrophysiology Department, "Saint Luke" Private Clinic, Thessaloniki, Panorama, Greece ; 2 Pulmonary-Oncology, "G. Papanikolaou" General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece ; 3 Oncology Department, "Papageorgiou" General Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece ; 4 Thoracic Surgery Department, "Saint Luke" Private Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece ; 5 Surgery Department, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece ; 6 Ear, Nose and Throat, "Saint Luke" Private Hospital, Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece ; 7 Oncology Department, "Interbalkan" European Medical Center, Thessaloniki, Greece ; 8 Oncology Department, "BioMedicine" Private Clinic, Thessaloniki, Greece ; 9 2nd Pulmonary Clinic of "Sotiria" Hospital, Athens, Greece ; 10 Pulmonary Laboratory, Alexandra Hospital University, Athens, Greece ; 11 Nuclear Medicine Department, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.
Pacemakers regulate heart rate using electrical impulses. This review focuses on pacemaker insertion and the potential risk of pneumothorax.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
- Thoracic Surgery
Background:
- Pacemakers (PMs) are crucial medical devices regulating heart rate via electrical impulses.
- They address natural pacemaker dysfunction or conduction blocks, ensuring adequate heart rate.
- Modern PMs are programmable, adaptable for individual patient needs, and can be combined with defibrillators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the procedure of pacemaker insertion.
- To discuss the potential complication of pneumothorax following pacemaker implantation.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on pacemaker insertion techniques.
- Analysis of reported cases and risk factors for pneumothorax post-implantation.
Main Results:
- Pacemaker insertion is a common procedure for managing heart rhythm disorders.
- Pneumothorax is a recognized, albeit infrequent, complication associated with pacemaker implantation.
- Understanding insertion techniques can help mitigate risks.
Conclusions:
- Pacemakers significantly improve quality of life for patients with heart rhythm issues.
- Awareness and careful technique during pacemaker insertion are vital to minimize pneumothorax risk.
- Further research into preventative measures for pneumothorax is warranted.
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