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[Accidental insertion of a temporary pacemaker electrode in the left ventricle: radiological and electrocardiographic
P Rickenbacher1, R Stettler, S Osswald
1Abteilung für Intensivmedizin, Universitätskliniken, Kantonsspital Basel.
Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
|October 5, 1996
Abstract:
We report a case of unintentional puncture of the subclavian artery and insertion of a temporary pacemaker electrode in the left ventricle. Therapeutic and diagnostic strategies of this rare complication of pacemaker therapy are discussed and recommendations for safe puncture of the subclavian vein are made.