A case of cardiac perforation caused by ventricular defibrillation electrode during implantable cardioverter defibrillator operation

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.2095-6568.2026.01.009

Abstract

Abstract:

With the continuous increase in the number of artificial cardiac pacemaker implantations, related technologies are constantly being optimized. However, cardiac perforation remains one of the more serious complications of pacemaker implantation. This article reports a case of cardiac perforation caused by a ventricular defibrillation lead during implantation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, aiming to improve the understanding of lead perforation and reduce the risk of surgical complications.

Key words: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator, Lead, Cardiac tamponade, Cardiac perforation

Xueqin Xing, Yinlong Bai, Yingru Qiu. A case of cardiac perforation caused by ventricular defibrillation electrode during implantable cardioverter defibrillator operation[J]. Chinese Journal of Heart and Heart Rhythm(Electronic Edition), 2026, 14(01): 54-56.

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