Abstract
We describe a case of a 30 year-old female with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. One and a half year later the patient suffered from endocarditis und undevent surgery. The factor V Leiden mutation was diagnosed. Diagnosis and treatment of device-related interactive complications is discussed.
MeSH terms
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Activated Protein C Resistance / genetics
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Adult
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Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
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Device Removal / methods*
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Echocardiography, Doppler, Color / methods
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Echocardiography, Transesophageal / methods
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Endocarditis / diagnostic imaging
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Endocarditis / etiology*
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Factor V / genetics*
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Female
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Humans
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Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
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Prosthesis-Related Infections / complications*
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Treatment Outcome