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5 | active-fixation lead |
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active-fixation lead Explanation: Las "active fixation leads" tienen un tornillo en la punta que permite fijarlas al VD. Suerte Elena Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2002 Aug;25(8):1155-8. Delayed complications following pacemaker implantation. Ellenbogen KA, Wood MA, Shepard RK. Acute complications resulting from permanent pacemaker implantation are well known and include perforation of the right atrium or right ventricle. Recently, several reports have described the occurrence of perforation and pericarditis as late complications following pacemaker implantation. These complications may occur days to weeks following uncomplicated pacemaker implantation and may lead to death if they are not recognized early. Five patients with late complications caused by **active-fixation leads** are reported .... Sivakumaran S, Irwin ME, Gulamhusein SS, Senaratne MP. Postpacemaker implant pericarditis: incidence and outcomes with **active-fixation leads**. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2002 May;25(5):833-7. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-07-02 14:03:00 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- ..............La frase completa sería: \"with an active-fixation lead in the apex of the RV.\" -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 2003-07-02 14:03:49 (GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Or: \"with an active-fixation lead in the right ventricular apex.\" |
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