It was reported that the patient experienced electrocardiogram (ecg) changes post operatively which resulted in being brought into the lab.Imaging showed a coronary arterial blockage in close proximity to fixation mechanism of left ventricular (lv) lead.The physician believed the lead may have perforated the coronary artery.The lead was repositioned.During the revision procedure, different radiologic views showed there was ample distance between the lv lead fixation helix and the coronary blockage.It was undetermined what role, if any, the lv fixation helix played in the coronary artery blockage.The lead remains in use.No further patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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