First Multi-Detector Computed Tomography Evidence of Transcatheter Pacing System Migration and Embolization into the Pulmonary Vasculature
- Author:
Tullio VALENTE
1
;
Giorgio BOCCHINI
;
Maurizio Cappelli BIGAZZI
;
Massimo MUTO
;
Paolo GOLINO
;
Giacomo SICA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2020;53(5):310-312
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Abstract: Transcatheter leadless pacemaker dislodgment is a rare and potentially fatal complication of leadless device implantation. We present the first case of multidetector computed tomography images of leadless pacemaker migration and embolization in the pulmonary middle lobe artery. The patient was managed by percutaneous retrieval of the dislodged device and re-implantation in the appropriate position.
