The wayward pacemaker electrode.

G J Wittenstein

PubMed · 749481

The wayward pacemaker electrode.

Abstract

Complications from the use of permanent cardiac pacemakers are frequent and manifold. The most common complications associated with pacemaker electrodes, both endocardial and myocardial, as well as their prevention and treatment are discussed. Also described is a new technique of inserting a myocardial electrode without formal thoracotomy.

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