Intermittent Epicardial Lead Failure Detected Using a Continuous Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Monitor.

A 69-year-old man received epicardial pacing leads for complete atrioventricular block that occurred during a mechanical tricuspid valve replacement procedure. During follow-up, the patient reported intermittent episodes of dizziness and bradycardia. Remote transmissions and device interrogations failed to elucidate the cause of his symptoms.