Open Medicine (Oct 2021)

Trauma-induced complete pacemaker lead fracture 8 months prior to hospitalization: A case report

  • Xu Yi,
  • Chen Xiaoming,
  • Feng Jianyi,
  • Guo Jun,
  • Li Zicheng

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1515/med-2021-0327
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 1
pp. 1482 – 1485

Abstract

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Trauma-induced complete lead fracture is a rare complication of pacemaker implantation. Only a few cases have been previously reported. Common treatment included replacement of pacemaker and/or extraction of fractured lead. In this report, however, we describe this unique case of complete traumatic pacemaker lead fracture. The patient had her right-ventricular lead fractured after a bicycle accident and had lived with the fractured lead for 8 months prior to her hospitalization. After examinations, she was treated with a relatively conservative strategy. The pacemaker and fractured lead were left for further observation and follow-up.

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