Recurring pulmonary embolism after migration of a retained transvenous pacemaker electrode

W. Hermann, H. Hofler, W. Stenzl, K. H. Tscheliessnigg

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Abstract

A case of migration of a retained transvenous pacemaker electrode into the inferior vena cava is presented. Recurring pulmonary embolism was induced by the freely-floating catheter tip.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)375-377
Number of pages3
JournalThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
Volume27
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1979
Externally publishedYes

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