Repeated fracture of pacemaker
Selected Abstract
Repeated fracture of pacemaker leads with migration into the pulmonary circulation and temporary pacemaker wire insertion via the azygous vein
Pacemaker lead fracture is a known complication of permanent pacemaker implantation occurring in 4% of patients. [1] We describe a male patient who was referred to us for pacemaker implantation for the fourth time. He had experienced lead fracture thrice in the past [twice with endocardial leads ...
January 1, 2008; Journal of Postgraduate Medicine
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Repeated fracture of pacemaker leads with migration into the pulmonary circulation and temporary pacemaker wire insertion via the azygous vein
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