Extraction of Free Floating Peacemaker Wire in Right Ventricle
We are reporting a case of lead extraction from a woman who has been implanted permanent peacemaker (PPM), and later has a complication of a local site infection and infective endocarditis. She had multiple local debridement procedures, generator removal, and multiple cable amputation. Her PPM wire...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Indonesian Heart Association
2013-11-01
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| Series: | Majalah Kardiologi Indonesia |
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| Online Access: | http://ijconline.id/index.php/ijc/article/view/312 |
| Summary: | We are reporting a case of lead extraction from a woman who has been implanted permanent peacemaker (PPM), and later has a complication of a local site infection and infective endocarditis. She had multiple local debridement procedures, generator removal, and multiple cable amputation. Her PPM wire was free-floating inside the right ventricle (RV). Lead extraction was done successfully using a snare catheter and a long sheath. |
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| ISSN: | 0126-3773 2620-4762 |