Septic paradoxical embolus through a patent foramen ovale after pacemaker implantation.
A case of a septic paradoxic embolus due to an infected pacemaker lead associated with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is described. Treatment consisted of immediate intracardiac embolectomy, pericardial patch closure of the PFO, total removal of the infected pacemaker lead and generator, and placement of a new permanent epicardial lead pacemaker system.
Allie
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Cardiovascular Institute of the South, Medical Center of Southwest Louisiana, Lafayette 70506, USA.
Lirtzman
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Wyatt
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Vitrella
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Walker
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D019320:Embolism, Paradoxical / Q000209:etiology*; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013212:Staphylococcus epidermidis