title: High voltage lead failure diagnosed at upgrade of single-chamber ICD to dual-chamber ICD with CRT.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology, Pomeranian Medical University, Al. Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin, Poland. j.kazmierczak@acx.pl
authors.forename: Jarosław
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kaźmierczak
authors.forename: Ryszard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rzeuski
authors.forename: Małgorzata
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Peregud-Pogorzelska
authors.forename: Jarosław
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Goracy
mesh_terms: D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged