| Pacemaker lead prolapse through the pulmonary valve in children. | |
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PMID: 17897120 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Transvenous pacemaker leads in children are often placed with redundant lead length to allow for anticipated patient growth. This excess lead may rarely prolapse into the pulmonary artery and potentially interfere with valve function. We sought to determine the response to lead repositioning on pulmonary valve insufficiency. METHODS: Retrospective reviews of demographics, lead type, implant duration, and radiography and echocardiography. RESULTS: A total of 11 pediatric patients were identified with lead prolapse through the pulmonary valve, of which nine patients underwent procedures to retract and reposition the lead (age at implant 9 +/- 4 years, age at revision 13 +/- 4 years). The implant duration prior to revision was 4 +/- 3 years. Two leads required radiofrequency extraction sheaths for removal, two pulled back using a snare, while five leads were simply retracted and repositioned. Tricuspid regurgitation was none/trivial (three), mild (four), or moderate (two) and only two improved with repositioning or replacement. Pulmonary regurgitation preoperatively was mild (three), mild-moderate (two), or moderate (four) compared with trivial (three), mild (four), and moderate (two) after revision. Patients with longer-term implanted leads had less improvement in pulmonary insufficiency. Two patients had mild pulmonary stenosis from lead-related obstruction. CONCLUSIONS: Prolapse of transvenous pacing leads into the pulmonary artery can occur when excess slack is left for growth. Leads can often be repositioned, but may require extraction and replacement, particularly if chronically implanted and adherent to valve apparatus. Lead revision does not always resolve pulmonary insufficiency, potentially leaving permanent valve damage. |
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Authors:
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Charles I Berul; Juan Villafane; Dianne L Atkins; Frank Cecchin; Joel A Kirsh; James A Johns; Ronald J Kanter; Peter P Karpawich |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE Volume: 30 ISSN: 0147-8389 ISO Abbreviation: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Publication Date: 2007 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-09-27 Completed Date: 2008-02-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7803944 Medline TA: Pacing Clin Electrophysiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1183-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Cardiology, Children's Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02115, USA. charles.berul@cardio.chboston.org |
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Adolescent Child Child, Preschool Female Humans Male Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects* Prosthesis Failure Pulmonary Valve* Pulmonary Valve Insufficiency / etiology Reoperation Retrospective Studies |
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