Septic paradoxical embolus through a patent foramen ovale after pacemaker implantation.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of a septic paradoxic embolus due to an infected pacemaker lead associated with a patent foramen ovale (PFO) is described. Treatment consisted of immediate intracardiac embolectomy, pericardial patch closure of the PFO, total removal of the infected pacemaker lead and generator, and placement of a new permanent epicardial lead pacemaker system.
Medical subject headings
- Embolism, Paradoxical
- Heart Septal Defects, Atrial
- Pacemaker, Artificial
- Staphylococcal Infections
- Staphylococcus epidermidis