Pulmonary embolization of a pacing electrode fragment complicating lead extraction.
We present a case that demonstrates an unusual complication of electrode extraction, namely asymptomatic embolization of a pacing electrode fragment into the pulmonary vascular bed.
Walters
M I
MI
Department of Cardiology, East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Hull, United Kingdom.
Kaye
G C
GC
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