Key result
Endocardial pacemaker leads linked to underrecognized tricuspid stenosis via leaflet perforation.
Why the study?
Tricuspid stenosis related to endocardial pacemaker leads is rare and may be underrecognized, requiring clinical suspicion and Doppler echocardiography for diagnosis.
Case Report (n=2)
Tricuspid stenosis related to endocardial pacemaker and defibrillator leads may be underrecognized and requires clinical suspicion and Doppler echocardiography for diagnosis.
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Alerts clinicians to evaluate for lead perforation in paced patients with tricuspid stenosis; leaves open its true incidence and management.
David Heaven (2000) conducted a case report in Tricuspid stenosis related to endocardial pacemaker leads (n=2). Endocardial pacemaker leads was evaluated on Tricuspid stenosis associated with perforation of a tricuspid valve leaflet. Endocardial pacemaker leads can cause tricuspid stenosis through perforation of a tricuspid valve leaflet, a complication that may be underrecognized.
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