Abstract
Recalled St Jude Medical Riata leads have a high rate of insulation failures with potential thrombogenic externalized conductors. We report a paradoxical thromboembolic stroke through a persistent foramen ovale during extraction of a lead with externalization. We suggest mandatory transesophageal echocardiography prior to extraction to screen for lead-related thrombosis and routes of right-to-left shunting to reduce risk of thromboembolic complications.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Europace |
Vol/bind | 16 |
Udgave nummer | 2 |
Sider (fra-til) | 240 |
Antal sider | 1 |
ISSN | 1099-5129 |
DOI |
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Status | Udgivet - 2014 |