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Device dislodgement and embolization associated with a new leadless pacemaker

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Abstract Introduction Currently, there are two approved single chamber leadless pacemakers (LP) in the United States (US), Micra VR™; approved since 2016 and AVEIR VR™; approved in 2022. A potential complication of LPs is dislodgement and/or embolization (D/E) during or after implant.

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PO-05-065 CHYLOTHORAX AND PULMONARY EMBOLISM FOLLOWING DUAL CHAMBER PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION: A CASE REPORT OF COMBINED RARE COMPLICATIONS FOLLOWING PERMANENT PACEMAKER IMPLANTATION

HeartRhythm

Cardiac pacemaker device implantation is associated with incidence of different complications. We report a case of combined chylothorax and pulmonary embolism following a dual chamber pacemaker implantation.

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Case Report: Complete atrioventricular block in an elderly patient with acute pulmonary embolism

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Introduction Multiple abnormal electrocardiographic findings have been documented in patients experiencing acute pulmonary embolism. To date, only a limited number of cases involving a complete atrioventricular block have been reported in acute pulmonary embolism. Echocardiography confirmed signs of right ventricular dysfunction.

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Direct Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Device-Detected Atrial Fibrillation: A Study-Level Meta-Analysis of the NOAH-AFNET 6 and ARTESiA Trials

Circulation

Oral anticoagulation also reduced a composite of cardiovascular death, all-cause stroke, peripheral arterial embolism, myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.73-1.00, We used random-effects models for meta-analysis and rated the quality of evidence using the GRADE framework. I2=0%; moderate-quality evidence).

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Transcutaneous Pacing: Part I

EMS 12-Lead

This is demonstrated ( Figure 5 ) by the gap in arrows at the bottom of the strip, signifying that the demand pacemaker has recognized an underlying rhythm (in this case, artifact from a moving ambulance). The artifact fools the pacemaker into thinking the rhythm is native. On ED arrival ROSC is achieved.

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Emergency Department Syncope Workup: After H and P, ECG is the Only Test Required for Every Patient.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

Negative predictors of adverse outcome: Pacemaker Pre-syncope or "near-syncope," but there is still some small risk (5, 18) These last two are identified in studies, but I consider them dangerous signs and symptoms in their own right, as above: 10. —QRS Aortic Dissection, Valvular (especially Aortic Stenosis), Tamponade. of ED visits.