LV Lead Fixation in a Coronary Vein May Be the Cause and Result of Thrombosis

A recently implanted left ventricular lead was fixated in the coronary sinus due to thrombosis while attempting to reposition the lead because of phrenic nerve stimulation.

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Published in:Pacing and clinical electrophysiology 2008-11, Vol.31 (11), p.1506-1507
Main Authors: BREULS, NICO, RES, JAN C. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
coronary venous thrombosis
Coronary Vessels - injuries
Electrodes, Implanted - adverse effects
Female
Heart Ventricles - surgery
Humans
lead fixation
Pacemaker, Artificial - adverse effects
Veins - injuries
Venous Thrombosis - diagnosis
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
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Summary:A recently implanted left ventricular lead was fixated in the coronary sinus due to thrombosis while attempting to reposition the lead because of phrenic nerve stimulation.
ISSN:0147-8389
1540-8159
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-8159.2008.01215.x