Twiddling in cardiac resynchronization therapy: ‘when length matters’

EP Europace Journal

26 January 2009
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Abstract

Abstract

We report on a 75-year-old woman who successfully underwent cardiac resynchronization therapy. Two weeks after implantation, right continuous pectoral stimulation appeared. Retraction and dislodgement of the right atrial and right ventricular leads as well as coiling of the three leads around the device generator were observed on chest radiography, but, surprisingly, the left ventricular lead remained unaffected due to its major length to facilitate the manoeuvers of implantation.

Contributors

Miguel A. Arias
Miguel A. Arias

Author

Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Toledo Toledo , Spain