Elimination of lead dislodgement by the use of tined transvenous electrodes.
Pacemaker lead dislodgement has accounted for a large proportion of the postoperative complications seen after transvenous pacemaker insertion. Ninety-two patients underwent implantation of a tined transvenous electrode over a three-year period without a single dislodgement. Excellent thresholds were obtained and no difficulties related to electrode insertion were encountered. Tined transvenous pacemaker leads are preferred for routine use at this time.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D005260:Female; D006327:Heart Block / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012804:Sick Sinus Syndrome / Q000628:therapy; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery