Open AccessVentricular pacemaker lead in the left hemithorax: Mechanisms and evidence‐based management of a late‐onset hazardous complication
Author(s) -
Marazzato Jacopo,
Caravati Fabrizio,
Blasi Federico B. M.,
Refugjati Taulant,
Vilotta Manola,
Torchio Federica,
Musazzi Andrea M.,
Beghi Cesare,
De Ponti Roberto
Publication year - 2021
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/ccr3.4617
Subject(s) - medicine , complication , ventricle , radiological weapon , parenchyma , cardiology , surgery , radiology , pathology
Late‐onset migration of pacing leads in the left hemithorax is a rare but potentially life‐threatening complication. Radiological examinations are required to detect any involvement of either left ventricle or lung parenchyma, prompting immediate surgical extraction in this setting. Identification of high‐risk patients is mandatory to prevent this complex iatrogenic complication.