Cardiac tamponade following pacemaker implantation

Int J Cardiol. 2005 Oct 10;104(3):350-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2004.11.012.

Abstract

Cardiac tamponade is a rare complications after pacemaker implantation. However iatrogeny is becoming one of the main causes of severe pericardial effusions. We present the experience of our centre compiled in 17 years.

Publication types

  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Tamponade / diagnosis
  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / surgery
  • Drainage
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Ventricles / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Pericardial Effusion / diagnosis
  • Pericardial Effusion / etiology
  • Pericardial Effusion / surgery
  • Pericardiocentesis
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Reoperation