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1Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.
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Abstract:
Pacemaker insertion incurs significant costs for fluoroscopy machines and operator-related musculoskeletal injuries from long-term use of radiation protection equipment. Moreover, there are small potential risks to patients from pneumothorax, lead dislodgment, and cardiac perforation. We report a first-in-human case report of successful pacemaker insertion performed entirely with ultrasound. (Level of Difficulty: Advanced.).
