It was reported that the patient with this pacemaker was in the emergency department with concern of device complication.Moreover, patient had bruising and swelling since implant of the device.A chest computed tomography angiography (cta) was performed and result showed hematoma in the left chest wall surrounding the device.The patient was instructed to stop anticoagulant medication.Furthermore, patient was then prescribed with antibiotics and started pressure dressing.The device remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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