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Ventricular pacemaker lead in the left hemithorax: Mechanisms and evidence‐based management of a late‐onset hazardous complication |
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| Authors: | Jacopo Marazzato Fabrizio Caravati Federico B. M. Blasi Taulant Refugjati Manola Vilotta Federica Torchio Andrea M. Musazzi Cesare Beghi Roberto De Ponti |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Heart and Vessels, Ospedale di Circolo, University of Insubria, Varese Italy |
| Abstract: | Late‐onset migration of pacing leads in the left hemithorax is a rare but potentially life‐threatening complication. Radiological examinations are required to detect any involvement of either left ventricle or lung parenchyma, prompting immediate surgical extraction in this setting. Identification of high‐risk patients is mandatory to prevent this complex iatrogenic complication. |
| Keywords: | cardiac pacing cardiac surgical procedures lead migration traumatic cardiac perforation |