Entrapment of an Atrial Tined Pacemaker Electrode in the Tricuspid Valve—A Case Report

A rare complication is described in which an atrial tined pacemaker electrode was trapped in the chordae of the tricuspid valve and could not be removed. A possible method for avoiding this complication is discussed.

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Published in:Pacing and clinical electrophysiology 1984-07, Vol.7 (4), p.760-762
Main Authors: FÜRSTENBERG, STEFAN, BLUHM, GÖSTA, OLIN, CHRISTIAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
atrial lead
complication
Electrodes, Implanted
Female
Heart Atria
Heart Block - therapy
Humans
pacemaker electrode
Pacemaker, Artificial - adverse effects
tricuspid valve
Tricuspid Valve - pathology
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Summary:A rare complication is described in which an atrial tined pacemaker electrode was trapped in the chordae of the tricuspid valve and could not be removed. A possible method for avoiding this complication is discussed.
ISSN:0147-8389
1540-8159
DOI:10.1111/j.1540-8159.1984.tb05606.x