Delayed Lead Perforation : Can We Ever Let the Guard Down?
Joint Authors
Alla, Venkata M.
Hee, Tom
Hunter, Claire
Reddy, Yeruva M.
Abide, William
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lead perforation is a major complication of cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMD), occurring in about 1%.
While most lead perforations occur early, numerous instances of delayed lead perforation (occurring >30 days after implantation) have been reported in the last few years.
Only about 40 such cases have been published, with the majority occurring <1 year after implantation.
Herein, we describe the case of an 84-year-old female who presented with recurrent syncope and was diagnosed to have delayed pacemaker lead perforation 4.8 years after implantation.
Through this report, we intend to highlight the increasing use of CRMD in elderly patients, and the lifelong risk of complications with these devices.
Presentation can be atypical and a high index of suspicion is necessary for diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alla, Venkata M.& Reddy, Yeruva M.& Abide, William& Hee, Tom& Hunter, Claire. 2010. Delayed Lead Perforation : Can We Ever Let the Guard Down?. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alla, Venkata M.…[et al.]. Delayed Lead Perforation : Can We Ever Let the Guard Down?. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Alla, Venkata M.& Reddy, Yeruva M.& Abide, William& Hee, Tom& Hunter, Claire. Delayed Lead Perforation : Can We Ever Let the Guard Down?. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-495075
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-495075