April 5, 2024CureusOpen Access

Unveiling a Critical Subacute Complication: Right Apical Septum Pacemaker Lead Dislodgement Leading to Right Ventricular Perforation and Minimal Pericardial Effusion

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WAWassim AbouzeidSaint Michael's Medical Center AHAhmad W HaddadSaint Michael's Medical Center NMNoreen MirzaSaint Michael's Medical Center

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Case report reveals right ventricular perforation following pacemaker lead dislodgement in a cardiac pacing recipient, highlighting critical diagnostic and management considerations.

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Right ventricular perforation can emerge following pacemaker lead dislodgement, presenting as a dangerous complication accompanied by minimal pericardial effusion.
Case presentation analysis evaluates lead dislodgement through the myocardial wall in a single patient, assessing clinical signs and vascular risks without mortality.
Highlights the necessity of prompt diagnostic evaluation and tailored management strategies, mitigating adverse procedural risks associated with cardiac pacing devices.

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Abouzeid et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e70542b6db64358767eaf5 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.57641

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Case report reveals right ventricular perforation following pacemaker lead dislodgement in a cardiac pacing recipient, highlighting critical diagnostic and management considerations.

Unveiling a Critical Subacute Complication: Right Apical Septum Pacemaker Lead Dislodgement Leading to Right Ventricular Perforation and Minimal Pericardial Effusion

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Unveiling a Critical Subacute Complication: Right Apical Septum Pacemaker Lead Dislodgement Leading to Right Ventricular Perforation and Minimal Pericardial Effusion

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