학술논문

Coronary artery fistula formation secondary to permanent pacemaker placement.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
CHEST (CHEST), 1991 Mar; 99(3): 780-781. (2p)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0012-3692
Abstract
We present the findings in two patients who apparently developed a coronary artery fistula as a complication of an endocardial pacing electrode. This complication may actually be occurring more frequently than recognized because the patient may be asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic and therefore not undergo a coronary angiogram. Awareness of this potentially serious complication is important and stresses the need for proper electrode placement without excess pressure on the tip.