A case of retractable helix lead auto-retraction: A possible cause of deep septal lead dislodgement

J Arrhythm. 2023 Jul 8;39(4):630-633. doi: 10.1002/joa3.12891. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Authors

Keisuke Suzuki¹, Eiji Sato¹, Yoshihiro Yamashina¹, Akihiko Ishida¹, Tetsuo Yagi¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiovascular Medicine Sendai City Hospital Sendai Japan.

Abstract

This paper explains the phenomenon where the helix lead automatically retracts because of residual torque during deep septal pacing.

Keywords: complication; deep septal pacing; lead dislodge; pacemaker; self‐retracted lead.

© 2023 The Authors. Journal of Arrhythmia published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of the Japanese Heart Rhythm Society.