In:
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals, SAGE Publications, Vol. 15, No. 1 ( 2007-02), p. 64-65
Abstract:
Infective endocarditis of native valves following pacemaker implantation is rare but can be associated with serious complications, approaching a mortality of up to 25%. 1 Recent publications report a frequency of pacemaker related endocarditis between 0.5 and 7%. 2 Due to anatomical reasons the tricuspid valve is mostly affected in these patients, with involvement of the left heart valves usually secondary. We report an incidence of native aortic valve endocarditis due to a misplaced pacemaker lead into the left heart.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0218-4923
,
1816-5370
DOI:
10.1177/021849230701500114
Language:
English
Publisher:
SAGE Publications
Publication Date:
2007
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2044527-1
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