Right atrial perforation by a temporary epicardial pacing wire.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Cardiac perforation by an epicardial pacing wire is an extremely rare event. A case of right atrial perforation occurring 10 hours after coronary artery bypass grafting is reported. Another cause of bleeding and cardiac tamponade after cardiac operation is therefore illustrated.
Medical subject headings
- Heart Injuries
- Pacemaker, Artificial