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Complications with retained transvenous pacemaker electrodes.

G Rettig, P Doenecke, S Sen

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    Retained pacemaker electrodes can cause serious complications. Infected electrodes led to a 25% mortality rate, while catheter migration was fatal in most cases. Removal is recommended for infected or migrated electrodes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Medical Device Technology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Pacemaker implantation is a common procedure.
    • Functionless endocardial electrodes can be retained in patients.
    • Complications associated with retained electrodes require careful management.