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[Subacute myocardial perforation related to a pacemaker lead. Case report and literature review]
Jorge González1, Luisa Aguilera2, Carlos Gutiérrez1
1Departamento de Electrofisiología Cardiaca, Centro Especializado en Terapia Endovascular, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México.
Abstract:
Myocardial perforation related to cardiac electronic devices leads is a rare, but unfortunate complication, since its clinical implications are potentially lethal. The fluoroscopic outcome of case of subacute right ventricular perforation is presented, together with an analysis based on a literature review.
Insights
Cardiac electronic device leads can cause rare but lethal myocardial perforation. This case study presents fluoroscopic findings of subacute right ventricular perforation and a literature review.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Myocardial perforation is a rare but serious complication associated with cardiac electronic devices.
- Clinical implications of myocardial perforation can be potentially lethal.
