Pacemaker Dysfunction due to a Large Thrombus on Ventricular Lead.

CONCLUSIONS: This case illustrated that pacemaker lead-associated thrombosis should be considered when the cardiac implantable electronic device fails to prevent patients from having cardiac events. Oral anticoagulant might be important for preventing thrombosis among patients with ICD implantation into the right ventricle. PMID: 31013223 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31013223?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Heart Surgery Forum - March 10, 2019 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Xia Z, Yu J, Li J, Xiong Q, Tang Y, Yan S, Hong K, Cheng X Tags: Heart Surg Forum Source Type: research