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High-Resolution Endocardial and Epicardial Optical Mapping in a Sheep Model of Stretch-Induced Atrial Fibrillation
Published on: July 29, 2011
Strange endocardiac image in very slow motion: the clue in medical history
Francesco Balata1,2, Simona Costantino3,2, Cristina Ferrari2
1Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, Cardiovascular Section, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy.
Abstract:
This case report is about an asymptomatic patient with a medical history of cardiac surgery in which the presence of temporary epicardial pacing wires has been revealed and, subsequently, their migration into the pulmonary artery has been documented after years from surgery. The wire was successfully removed in a percutaneous interventional procedure.
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