Lead failure due to the subclavian crush syndrome in a patient implanted with both standard and thin bipolar spiral wound leads

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 1999 Jun;22(6 Pt 1):975-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.1999.tb06829.x.

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) was designed to minimize this complication. Our patient developed atrial and ventricular lead subclavian crush syndrome with both conventional and thin leads.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Electrodes
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Sick Sinus Syndrome / therapy*
  • Subclavian Vein*