pacemaker implantation

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An Antisepsis Misfortune: Povidone-Iodine-Induced Chemical Burn Near the Pacemaker Implantation Site

09/12/2024

A 76-year-old woman was scheduled for pacemaker implantation due to sick sinus syndrome. The skin was prepared with the usual povidone-iodine solution. During the procedure, she experienced intense burning and discomfort on the left upper...

A 76-year-old woman was...

09/12/2024

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

Figure 1. Electrocardiogram (ECG) and chest X-ray

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‘Size it and Fix it’: Pulsatile Abdomen and Presyncope Post Pacemaker Implantation

10/25/2023

Sriram Veeraraghavan , MD, DM;

Bharath Raj Kidambi , MD, DM;

Vasundhara Ponnaganti , MD;

A 69-year-old obese man who had undergone permanent pacemaker implantation (VVIR, Medtronic) 3 weeks prior presented with a one-day history of experiencing continued, forceful pulsations in his abdomen followed by presyncope.

A 69-year-old obese man who had...

10/25/2023

Journal of Invasive Cardiology

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Traumatic Fracture of Pacemaker Lead by Suture Transfixation to Pectoral Muscle

11/24/2018

Raghav Bansal , MD, DM;

Viveka Kumar , MD, DM;

Kewal Krishan Talwar , MD, DM;

We report acute lead fracture during pacemaker implantation. Suturing the lead without the sleeve might damage the lead. To avoid this result, we suggest tying knots tightly, but not too vigorously.

We report acute lead fracture...

11/24/2018

Journal of Invasive Cardiology