Fragmentation and embolization of pacemaker leads as a complication of lead extraction.
Europace
; 12(5): 754-5, 2010 May.
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| ID: mdl-20133279
ABSTRACT
Fragmentation and embolization of permanent pacemaker (PPM) leads into the pulmonary circulation is a rare complication of lead extraction procedures. We present two cases of lead tip embolization in patients undergoing lead extraction. The literature pertaining to the incidence and management of lead fragmentation and embolization is discussed.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Marcapaso Artificial
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Embolia Pulmonar
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Síncope
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Migración de Cuerpo Extraño
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Remoción de Dispositivos
Límite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Europace
Asunto de la revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
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FISIOLOGIA
Año:
2010
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Reino Unido