| Literature DB >> 2930307 |
J G Grieco1, P J Scanlon, R Pifarré.
Abstract
Acute pacemaker malfunction is potentially lethal. A high index of suspicion must be maintained in physicians caring for traumatized patients utilizing permanent pacing systems. We present a case of transvenous pacemaker lead fracture sustained in a vehicular deceleration injury.Entities:
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Year: 1989 PMID: 2930307 DOI: 10.1016/0003-4975(89)90393-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330