The wayward pacemaker electrode.
Complications from the use of permanent cardiac pacemakers are frequent and manifold. The most common complications associated with pacemaker electrodes, both endocardial and myocardial, as well as their prevention and treatment are discussed. Also described is a new technique of inserting a myocardial electrode without formal thoracotomy.
D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D014680:Veins / Q000293:injuries