title: Late perforation of the heart, pericardium, and diaphragm by an active-fixation ventricular lead.
abstract: This case report describes a late perforation of right heart wall, pericardium, and diaphragm by an active-fixation ventricular lead without development of pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade even under oral warfarin treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, 81120 Istanbul, Turkey. ahmetakyol@superonline.com
authors.forename: Ahmet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Akyol
authors.forename: Alper
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Aydin
authors.forename: Izzet
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Erdinler
authors.forename: Enis
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Oguz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002311:Cardiomyopathy, Dilated / Q000628:therapy; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000293:injuries*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000293:injuries*