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Limb loss due to transvenous endocardial pacemaker therapy.

M J Geller, J M Isner, D D Payne

    The American Journal of Medicine
    |February 1, 1985
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    Pacemaker lead thrombosis, though rare, can cause severe upper extremity complications. In a rare case, this led to limb amputation, highlighting the need to re-evaluate pacemaker therapy risks and benefits.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Medical Device Complications

    Background:

    • Transvenous endocardial lead placement for permanent pacemakers can lead to intravenous thrombosis.
    • Clinical manifestations of upper extremity thrombosis are typically uncommon and often manageable with conservative therapy.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with severe pacemaker-electrode thrombosis.
    • The thrombosis was unresponsive to conservative management strategies.

    Findings:

    • The patient's pacemaker-electrode thrombosis necessitated the amputation of the right upper extremity.
    • This case represents an unusually severe manifestation of lead-associated thrombosis.

    Implications:

    • Severe complications underscore the importance of ongoing review of pacemaker therapy indications.
    • A broader understanding of the risk-benefit ratio for pacemaker procedures is crucial for patient safety.

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