Successful percutaneous retrieval of unusually knotted temporary pacemaker lead.
Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J
; 18(4): 148-149, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Implantation of temporary pacemaker lead is commonly performed procedure and is usually safe, but can sometimes develop rare and serious complication like intracardiac lead knotting which may require challenging retrieval techniques. We report a case of successful percutaneous retrieval of unusually knotted right internal jugular venous temporary pacing lead via left femoral transvenous approach using snare over a long sheath after cutting the electrode proximally and thus avoiding any surgical intervention.
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