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Chronic pacemaker and ICD lead malposition was successfully managed in two patients through individualized approaches including lead extraction and repositioning or oral anticoagulation.
Case Report (n=2)
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A multimodality imaging approach including ECG, chest X-ray, echocardiography, and CT is essential for the accurate diagnosis and management of chronic pacemaker or ICD lead malposition.
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Individualized management of chronic lead malposition may be feasible in select cases; leaves open need for prospective validation before practice change.
Almomani et al. (2017) conducted a case report in Chronic lead malposition (n=2). Lead extraction/repositioning or anticoagulation was evaluated on Clinical resolution and management of lead malposition. Chronic pacemaker and ICD lead malposition was successfully managed in two patients through individualized approaches including lead extraction and repositioning or oral anticoagulation.
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