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It was reported that patient with this right ventricular (rv) lead was checked due to chest pain.During the evaluation, patient jolted in pain every time the rv lead did any pacing.An ultrasound and computed tomography (ct) scan were performed and confirmed rv lead have perforated through the myocardium.There was no tamponade and pericardial effusion was noted.Also, the lead exhibited high threshold.Subsequently, the rv lead was surgically repositioned and to date, the lead remains in service.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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