Clinical presentation of endocardial pacing lead malfunction

This study highlights the wide spectrum of manifestation of pacing lead malfunction. Patients judged to be pacer dependent or in whom ventricular lead malfunction is suspected, and patients with severe symptoms before pacemaker implantation, should be considered at high risk for the development of h...

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Published in:	The American journal of cardiology Vol. 78; no. 11; pp. 1297 - 1299
Main Authors:	HELGUERA, M. E, MALONEY, J. D, FAHY, G. J, PINSKI, S. L
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY Elsevier 01-12-1996 Elsevier Limited
Subjects:	Aged Biological and medical sciences Cardiac dysrhythmias Cardiology. Vascular system Cardiovascular disease Equipment Design Equipment Failure Female Follow-Up Studies Heart Humans Male Medical equipment Medical sciences Middle Aged Pacemaker, Artificial Prostheses and Implants Syncope - etiology Human Arrhythmia Cardiogenic syncope Instrumentation therapy Cardiovascular disease Fatigue Conduction disorder Electrodes Symptomatology Instrumental stimulation Treatment Pacemaker Complication
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Summary:	This study highlights the wide spectrum of manifestation of pacing lead malfunction. Patients judged to be pacer dependent or in whom ventricular lead malfunction is suspected, and patients with severe symptoms before pacemaker implantation, should be considered at high risk for the development of hemodynamic compromise; prompt hospital admission and pacing lead replacement should be performed.
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ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/S0002-9149(96)00617-0