High voltage lead failure diagnosed at upgrade of single-chamber ICD to dual-chamber ICD with CRT.
We describe a case of defibrillation lead damage which was detected only during an upgrade procedure from single-chamber ICD to dual-chamber ICD with biventricular pacing. The damage was not detected during routine checks in the ICD clinic.
Kaźmierczak
Jarosław
J
Department of Cardiology, Pomeranian Medical University, Al. Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland. j.kazmierczak@acx.pl
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D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged