Key result
A retained temporary epicardial pacing wire cut flush at the skin after cardiac surgery can migrate into the left heart as a rare noninfectious complication.
Highlights a rare complication of retained temporary epicardial pacing wires migrating into the left heart.
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Retained epicardial wires warrant vigilance for migration; case report leaves open optimal prevention and surveillance strategies.
Hua et al. (2020) studied this question. A retained temporary epicardial pacing wire cut flush at the skin after cardiac surgery can migrate into the left heart as a rare noninfectious complication.
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