Abstract
Subclavian crush syndrome is a well-described cause of pacemaker lead failure resulting from an entrapment of a lead or leads between the clavicle and the first rib. A new thinner lead (ThinLine(TM)) was designed to minimize this complication. Out patient developed atrial and ventricular lead subclavian crush syndrome with both conventional and thin leads.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 975-976 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | PACE - Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 6 I |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
Keywords
- Cephalic vein
- Pacemaker lead failure
- Subclavian crush syndrome
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine