The patient reported that their lead, which had no "barb" so that it could be inserted into a small vein, was "shocking" them one day post-implant.The patient does have a left ventricular (lv) lead with no "barb" or fixation mechanism.The patient further described the sensation as muscle spasms.The lead was reportedly "disconnected" in office per the patient.Follow up yielded no further information.The lead remains implanted.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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