Apical right ventricular lead positioning was significantly associated with an increased risk of lead perforation.
Does apical RV lead positioning increase the risk of right ventricular lead perforation?
Apical positioning of right ventricular leads may increase the risk of lead perforation, suggesting careful attention to lead tip location during implantation is warranted.
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Apical RV lead positioning was significantly associated with an increased risk of lead perforation. Although perforation was uncommon, prompt diagnosis and individualized management ensured favorable outcomes. Careful attention to lead tip location during implantation may help mitigate this risk. Given the small number of events, this finding should be interpreted as hypothesis-generating.
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