Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 5, 2026

Ferric Chloride-induced Murine Thrombosis Models
Published on: September 5, 2016
Pacemaker-associated thrombosis in ongoing therapy with edoxaban tosylate
Angelo Di Vincenzo1, Alessandro Rizzo2, Lucia Russo3
1Internal Medicine 3, University Hospital of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128, Padua, Italy. divincenzoang@gmail.com.
Abstract:
Thromboembolism is a known complication of pacemaker implantation. However, published literature describes only a few cases, in which the events occurred in absence of antithrombotic prophylaxis, not routinely employed for its prevention in current clinical practice. We report a case of pacemaker lead-associated thrombosis in a patient taking continuative oral anticoagulant therapy with edoxaban tosylate (edoxaban). No data in present literature supports the use of anticoagulant prophylaxis for pacemaker lead thrombosis. In our report ongoing treatment with edoxaban proved ineffective for thrombosis prevention. We also discuss the role of three-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography for diagnostic assessment of thrombosis in a fragile patient.
Related Concept Videos
Venous Thrombosis I: Introduction
Gene Therapy
Venous Thrombosis III: Interprofessional Care
Venous Thrombosis IV: Nursing Management
Group Therapy
Venous Thrombosis II: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Studies

