Lead-dependent infective endocarditis with a giant vegetation in the heart around an externalised VDD pacing lead. VDD lead externalisation in the course of tribological lead wear

Kardiol Pol. 2015;73(5):380. doi: 10.5603/KP.2015.0080.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / drug therapy
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pacemaker, Artificial / adverse effects*
  • Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis
  • Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Staphylococcal Infections / etiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents