Nonsurgical management of cardiac tamponade caused by a temporary pacemaker lead

Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2005 Mar;28(3):242-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2005.09503.x.

Abstract

Right ventricular perforation secondary to temporary pacemaker lead, resulting in cardiac tamponade, is a rare but life-threatening complication. Surgery is usually the definitive management described for such cases. We describe successful sealing of such a perforation by percutaneous instillation of cyanoacrylate glue, through a guiding catheter in the pericardial sac at the perforation site.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / therapy*
  • Cyanoacrylates / therapeutic use
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Heart Injuries / etiology*
  • Heart Injuries / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Cyanoacrylates