Single-lead VDD pacing. A case of cross-talk.
The haemodynamic and electrophysiological benefits of dual chamber pacing are well recognized at the cost of a more complex and expensive implant. In selected groups of patients VDD-mode dual chamber pacing offers the advantages of dual chamber pacing with the use of a single catheter and is nowadays gaining increasing popularity. The following report describes an uncommon and potentially harmful pacemaker malfunction secondary to the dislodgement of the catheter.
Simoncelli
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Divisione di Cardiologia, Ospedale S. Orsola Fatebenefratelli, Brescia.
Coppola
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Gentilini
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D004562:Electrocardiography; D015716:Electrocardiography, Ambulatory; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006327:Heart Block / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic