It was reported that the patient presented with heart palpitations and chest discomfort, along with asystole and cardiac arrest due to oversensing.It was noted by the physician that there was a loose right ventricular (rv) lead pin due to the implant procedure, along with a grommet/setscrew issue with the cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (crt-d).The crt-d was explanted and replaced and the rv lead remains in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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