Exposed Hematoma After Pacemaker Generator Change

Takahiro Hayashi; Koki Shishido; Kazuki Tobita; Shigeru Saito

doi:10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.03.021

Exposed Hematoma After Pacemaker Generator Change

JACC Case Rep. 2021 Jul 21;3(8):1139-1140. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2021.03.021.

Authors

Takahiro Hayashi¹, Koki Shishido¹, Kazuki Tobita¹, Shigeru Saito¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Cardiology, Shonan Kamakura General Hospital, Kamakura, Japan.

Abstract

A pacemaker generator change for a frail woman was performed with a direct oral anticoagulant. After the procedure, a hematoma was exposed. Stopping direct oral anticoagulants in frail patients should be considered before the procedure. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).

Keywords: DOAC; bleeding; pacemaker.