Late perforation of the heart, pericardium, and diaphragm by an active-fixation ventricular lead

Akyol A., Aydin A., Erdinler I., Oguz E.

PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, vol.28, no.4, pp.350-351, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 28 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.09374.x
  • Journal Name: PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.350-351
  • Keywords: late perforation, active-fixation, cardiac tamponade, CHAMBER PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION, EARLY COMPLICATIONS, DUAL-CHAMBER
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This case report describes a late perforation of right heart wall, pericardium, and diaphragm by an active-fixation ventricular lead without development of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade even under oral warfarin treatment.