Paradoxical thromboembolic stroke during extraction of a recalled St Jude Medical Riata defibrillator lead with conductor externalization

Jacob Moesgaard, Dominic A M J Theuns, Anna M Thøgersen

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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.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftEuropace
Vol/bind16
Udgave nummer2
Sider (fra-til)240
Antal sider1
ISSN1099-5129
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2014

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