Inferior vena caval loop of an endocardial pacing lead did not solve the growth problem in a child

Authors
Antretter, H Hangler, H Colvin, J Laufer, G
Citation
H. Antretter et al., Inferior vena caval loop of an endocardial pacing lead did not solve the growth problem in a child, PACE, 24(11), 2001, pp. 1706-1708
Citations number
4
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01478389 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
11
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1706 - 1708
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-8389(200111)24:11<1706:IVCLOA>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
This report describes a transvenous pacemaker lead insertion into a child's right ventricle with a loop formed within the inferior vena cava to allow growth. Five years later emergency revision was necessary because of loss o f capture. The expected lead release had not taken place.