Unusual complication of temporary pacing wires in children.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
There have been numerous complications described concerning temporary epicardial pacing wires including infection, bleeding, and coronary artery graft disruption. We report a case in which the heart was ensnared by the pacing wire, resulting in cardiac decompensation during attempted removal. This complication may be avoided by assuring that a smaller loop of pacing wire remains in the pericardium.
Medical subject headings
- Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
- Heart Failure