AI Article Synopsis
- Subclavian vein access is a common method for implanting cardiac devices, and doctors find the procedure relatively straightforward.
- A patient experienced syncopal events due to intermittent pacemaker output loss linked to a late complication from this access method.
- Effective management involved adjusting the lead and ultimately removing and replacing the damaged lead to restore proper function.
Article Abstract
Unlabelled: Subclavian vein access is still one of the most favoured access options for cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation. For the physician, the technique is reasonably familiar and easy to carry out. However, this has several potential complications. In this case, we present a late complication of subclavian access. The patient presented with intermittent loss of pacemaker output, which caused him to experience several syncopal events. In the acute setting, we changed the lead polarity and achieved a good outcome. Further management of this situation consisted of removal and replacement of the damaged lead.
Learning Points: Subclavian vein access is still one of the most favoured access options for cardiac device implantation.Intermittent loss of output can be a sign of pacemaker malfunction due to subclavian crush syndrome.Damaged lead extraction may be difficult to perform.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7417038 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.12890/2020_001684 | DOI Listing |
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