Longstanding Cardiac Perforation by a Permanent Endocardial Pacing Electrode

Longstanding Cardiac Perforation by a Permanent Endocardial Pacing Electrode

A case of longstanding (19 months) cardiac perforation by an endocardial pacing electrode is described, in which uninterrupted cardiac pacing has been accompanied by intermittent diaphragmatic pacing. Repositioning of the electrode was not performed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Chest 1973-09, Vol.64 (3), p.366-368
Hauptverfasser: Hurwitz, B.J., Obel, I.W.P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aged
Diaphragm
Electric Stimulation
Electrodes, Implanted
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Heart Block - therapy
Heart Injuries - etiology
Humans
Pacemaker, Artificial - adverse effects
Time Factors
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Zusammenfassung:A case of longstanding (19 months) cardiac perforation by an endocardial pacing electrode is described, in which uninterrupted cardiac pacing has been accompanied by intermittent diaphragmatic pacing. Repositioning of the electrode was not performed.
ISSN:0012-3692
1931-3543
DOI:10.1378/chest.64.3.366