Abstract
A 64-year-old-male with ischemic cardiomyopathy and a severely reduced left ventricular ejection fraction underwent a left sided ICD implantation for primary prophylaxis. Given a history of sarcoidosis and bifasicular block on ECG, a dual chamber device was placed in anticipation of progressive conduction disease. The patient returned 2 days after implantation with a right sided tension pneumothorax. A chest tube was immediately placed with hemodynamic and clinical improvement. CT chest revealed extrusion of the atrial lead through the right atrial appendage. The atrial lead was removed without incident.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 157-158 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Atrial lead perforation
- Contralateral pneumothorax
- Pneumomediastinum
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Physiology (medical)