Recurrent strokes caused by a malpositioned pacemaker lead | Zendy

Dhanupriya Sivapathasuntharam | Zendy; Jonathan Hyde | Zendy; Victoria Reay | Zendy; C. Rajkumar | Zendy

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Recurrent strokes caused by a malpositioned pacemaker lead

Author(s) -

Dhanupriya Sivapathasuntharam,

Jonathan Hyde,

Victoria Reay,

C. Rajkumar

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

age and ageing

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 2.014

H-Index - 143

eISSN - 1468-2834

pISSN - 0002-0729

DOI - 10.1093/ageing/afr152

Subject(s) - medicine , chest radiograph , complication , lead (geology) , ventricle , cardiology , surgery , radiography , geomorphology , geology

This case report illustrates the case of a patient who developed recurrent strokes after a pace maker lead was inserted into his left ventricle. It was removed successfully by the cardiothoracic surgeons but he remained very dependent functionally. This case highlights the importance of always reviewing the electrocardiogram and chest radiograph after the insertion of a pacemaker as late diagnosis of this complication can leave the patient with significant morbidity.

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