Key result
Delayed right ventricular wall perforation by a pacemaker lead occurred 3 months post-implantation in an 82-year-old female patient and was successfully managed conservatively.
Why the study?
Cardiac perforation by a permanent pacemaker lead is a critical complication that typically occurs within 24 hours but can present late.
Population
An 82-year-old female patient with right ventricular wall perforation 3 months after pacemaker implantation
Design
Case report
Authors
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May support conservative management in select delayed RV perforations; leaves open broader applicability and safety confirmation.
Demonstrates that delayed right ventricular perforation by a pacemaker lead can occur months after implantation and may be managed conservatively.
Munde et al. (2024) studied this question. Delayed right ventricular wall perforation by a pacemaker lead occurred 3 months post-implantation in an 82-year-old female patient and was successfully managed conservatively.
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