November 17, 1969JAMA

Pathologic Findings in Perforation of the Myocardium by a Permanent Endocardial Electrode

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Population

Patient with perforation of the myocardium by a permanent pacing catheter electrode

Design

Case_report

Authors

RWRoger F. WheelisVirginia Mason Medical Center

Discussion

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Implication

Alerts clinicians to perforation and thrombosis risks with pacing leads; leaves open optimal prevention strategies.

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Population

Patient with perforation of the myocardium by a permanent pacing catheter electrode

Intervention

Permanent endocardial electrode (pacing catheter)

Outcome

Pathologic findings of myocardial perforation

This report describes the severe pathologic consequences of myocardial perforation by a pacing electrode, highlighting the risks of fibrous tract formation and infected thrombosis.

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Roger F. Wheelis (1969) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7d1d3d1e774f560a424fbb https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1969.03160330078019

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Pathologic Findings in Perforation of the Myocardium by a Permanent Endocardial Electrode

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Structured PICO

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Pathologic Findings in Perforation of the Myocardium by a Permanent Endocardial Electrode

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Structured PICO

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