Open AccessA rare complication of pacemaker implantation
Author(s) -
Bazoukis George,
Panagiotakopoulos Victor,
Tsamatsoulis Michalis,
Saplaouras Athanasios,
Konstantinidou Eleni,
Tyrovolas Konstantinos,
Kolokathis AngelosMichail,
Sakellaropoulou Antigoni,
Kitsoulis Panagiotis,
Lakoumentas Ioannis,
Charitos Christos,
Sideris Antonios
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1715
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , perforation , computed tomography , radiology , permanent pacemaker , implantable cardioverter defibrillator , cardiology , surgery , materials science , punching , metallurgy
Key Clinical Message Lead perforation is a life‐threatening rare complication of pacemaker or defibrillator lead implantation. Clinical examination, electrocardiogram, device interrogation, echocardiography, chest x‐ray, and chest computed tomography scan can help in the diagnosis. Clinicians should be aware because early diagnosis and treatment are the cornerstones for achieving a better outcome.