It was reported that the left ventricular (lv) lead was capped due to damaged insulation under the left clavicle.Several weeks later during the lv lead replacement procedure, the coronary sinus and coronary artery were torn causing the patient to code.The patient¿s chest was opened and bypass was performed.The patient experienced tamponade from the perforation.The patient underwent surgery to repair the tear.The patient recovered and the brain function was not impaired.The lv lead remains implanted and will be replaced at a later date.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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