Dislodgment of an atrial screw-in pacing lead 10 years after implantation

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2004 Feb;27(2):264-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2004.00425.x.

Abstract

Dislodgment of an atrial screw-in pacing lead is quite rare. This report describes a rare case of an atrial screw-in lead dislodgment 10 years after implantation. Although it is an uncommon complication, very late dislodgment can occur postoperatively, and careful follow-up is necessary.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Equipment Failure
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Heart Atria
  • Heart Block / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*