title: The mechanism of endocardial lead-induced tricuspid regurgitation.
abstract: Using this case report we attempt to define the mechanism of endocardial lead-induced tricuspid regurgitation (TR) in particular the direct effect of endocardial pacing leads on the competence of the tricuspid valve. We recommend a high index of suspicion and an early diagnostic strategy in order to reduce long-term morbidity which is associated with this condition and the need for a potentially avoidable surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac Surgery, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: Espeed
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Khoshbin
authors.forename: Abdelrahman
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Abdelbar
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: Ragheb
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hasan
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D004452:Echocardiography; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014262:Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery