Pacemaker malfunction due to subcutaneous emphysema--a case report

Angiology. 1992 Oct;43(10):873-6. doi: 10.1177/000331979204301012.

Abstract

The authors describe a cas of pacemaker malfunction due to a critical increase of impedance resulting from air entrapment in the pacemaker pocket.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / diagnosis
  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology
  • Electrocardiography
  • Equipment Failure
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Subcutaneous Emphysema / complications*