Hemorrhagic Shock After Epicardial Pacing Wire Removal: A Case Report

A A Pract. 2018 Mar 1;10(5):100-102. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000640.

Abstract

Epicardial pacing wires are routinely used to avoid hemodynamic instability due to perioperative arrhythmias after cardiac surgery. In rare cases, pacing wires themselves can be associated with potentially life-threatening complications. Herein, we present a novel case of hemorrhagic shock and hemoperitoneum after temporary epicardial pacing wire removal.