Case contributed by dr jayanth keshavamurthy. The patient may be asymptomatic if a demand pacemaker (i.e.
Apparent fracture of a pacemaker lead -- HEAVEN et al. 82 ... from heart.bmj.com
A pacemaker with two leads (one in the atrium and one in the ventricle) to allow pacing and/or sensing in both chambers of the heart to artificially restore the natural. Evaluate lead position and look for lead fracture. This chapter introduces basic concepts surrounding a modern bradycardia pacing lead.
Extremely subtle fracture line (arrow).
Fracture of the leads or breakdown of the insulated coating may lead to improper pacing/sensing functionality. Subtle lead fracture in malfunctioning pacemaker. When needed, it sends small electrical impulses to the heart muscle to maintain a normal heart rate. The pacemaker or pulse generator) and a lead or leads. Fractures in pacemaker leads during weightlifting have been reported. Fractured leads can happen with both intracardiac and epicardial pacing leads. A pacemaker monitors the electrical impulses in the heart. Dual chamber pacemakers utilise leads in both the right atrium and ventricle. Lead fracture of a permanent pacemaker is a recognised complication but this sort of dramatic presentation is rare. To avoid this result, we suggest tying knots tightly, but not too vigorously. We report acute lead fracture during pacemaker implantation. Pacemaker leads are thin, insulated wires that are designed to carry electricity between the with the constant beating of the heart, these wires are chronically flexed and must be resistant to fracture. Evaluate lead position and look for lead fracture. This chapter introduces basic concepts surrounding a modern bradycardia pacing lead. This article describes a patient with an incidental diagnosis of multiple atrial lead fractures many years after pacemaker. Hardware problem (lead fracture/inadequate contact, battery issue) 2. Pacemaker lead fracture caused by blunt trauma is extremely rare.
