[Cerebral embolism caused by a right ventricular pacemaker electrode perforated into the left atrium].

Abstract	The authors present a new, unusual side effect due to retained pacemaker lead. The free tip of the lead caused cerebral embolism by perforating the interatrial septum. Transoesophageal echocardiographic study showed the lead crossing the interatrial septum. The total abnormal course of the lead was demonstrated by lateral X-ray picture. Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches regarding retained leads in malposition are also discussed.
Authors	A Bóhm, F Bányai, K Komáromy, A Pintér, I Préda
Journal	Orvosi hetilap (Orv Hetil) Vol. 138 Issue 36 Pg. 2235-7 (Sep 07 1997) ISSN: 0030-6002 [Print] Hungary
Vernacular Title	Cerebralis emboliát okozó, bal pitvarba áthatoló jobb kamrai pacemaker elektróda.
PMID	9333733 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
Topics	Echocardiography, Transesophageal Electrodes, Implanted (adverse effects) Heart Atria (injuries) Heart Septum (injuries) Humans Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis (etiology) Male Middle Aged Pacemaker, Artificial (adverse effects)

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