Traumatic Fracture of Pacemaker Lead by Suture Transfixation to Pectoral Muscle

J Invasive Cardiol. 2018 Dec;30(12):E156.

Abstract

We report acute lead fracture during pacemaker implantation. Suturing the lead without the sleeve might damage the lead. To avoid this result, we suggest tying knots tightly, but not too vigorously.

Keywords: cardiac imaging; lead fracture; pacemaker implantation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Equipment Failure
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Heart Block / physiopathology
  • Heart Block / therapy*
  • Heart Rate / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Pectoralis Muscles
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted
  • Suture Techniques / adverse effects*
  • Sutures / adverse effects*