Key result
Catheter aided repositioning of a displaced pacemaker lead was technically successful in a 91-year-old woman, resulting in stable lead position and optimal pacing parameters.
Case Report (n=1)
Catheter-aided repositioning can be a successful and less invasive option for managing a displaced pacemaker lead in elderly, high-risk patients.
A 91-year-old woman, who had a pacemaker implanted in 1977, underwent replacement of a pulse generator and lead in 1995 because of recurrent syncope. The new lead dislodged the next day and migrated to the pulmonary artery. Because of her dependence on continued pacing, repeated resuscitation was required. Considering her advanced age and the impact of cardiopulmonary resuscitation on her general condition, we attempted catheter aided repositioning of the pacemaker lead. The procedure was technically successful; lead position was stable and optimal pacing parameters were attained. She was discharged in good condition.
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S̄OCHMAN et al. (1995) conducted a case report in Displaced permanent pacemaker lead (n=1). Catheter aided repositioning of the pacemaker lead was evaluated on Technical success and stable lead position. Catheter aided repositioning of a displaced pacemaker lead was technically successful in a 91-year-old woman, resulting in stable lead position and optimal pacing parameters.
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