Pericardial tamponade after removal of an epicardial pacemaker wire.
Pericardial tamponade may arise from multiple traumatic and nontraumatic etiologies, resulting in unrecognized rapid deterioration and often death. A previously unreported case of pericardial tamponade after removal of an epicardial pacemaker wire is presented, demonstrating the everpresent potential for serious complications from seemingly innocuous invasive procedures.
D001794:Blood Pressure; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000209:etiology; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013318:Stroke Volume