BACKGROUND Although various iatrogenic complications could be observed in the process of permanent pacemaker implantation, pacemaker electrode mistakenly implanted into left ventricle via subclavian artery and aortic valve has not been reported. CASE PRESENTATION Herein, we reported a 71-year-old woman with permanent pacemaker mistakenly implanted into the left ventricle. During the operation...

BACKGROUND Infection remains a serious complication after permanent pacemaker implantation. Antibiotic prophylaxis is frequently prescribed at the time of insertion to reduce its incidence, although results of well-designed, controlled studies are lacking. METHODS AND RESULTS We performed a meta-analysis of all available randomized trials to evaluate the effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxi...

BACKGROUND A large disparity in medical health care is clearly evident between developed and underserved nations in the field of cardiac electrophysiology, specifically pacemaker implantation. This study aimed to assess the safety of pacemaker reuse. METHODS AND RESULTS A computerized search from January 1, 1970, to September 1, 2010, identified 18 studies with outcomes of pacemaker reuse. Th...

BERTAGLIA, E., ET AL.: Antibiotic Prophylaxis with a Single Dose of Cefazolin During Pacemaker Implantation: Incidence of Long-Term Infective Complications. Objective: Systemic and localized infections related to permanent pacemaker implantation are not common, but are serious and potentially lifethreatening complications. The aims of this prospective observational study were: (1) to assess the...

Dear Editor, Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that often presents with fever and malaise, and it is sometimes complicated by unusual involvements such as meningitis, endocarditis and arthritis1. Pacemaker-related infections remain a severe form of complication after implantation, and Brucella spp. are rare agents of pacemaker infections2. A 61-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with rec...

Sinus node dysfunction with symptomatic bradycardia or chronotropic incompetence is generally an indication for pacemaker implantation. However, in patients with symptomatic sinus bradycardia, the identification and treatment of underlying pathologies may avoid the need for permanent pacemaker implantation. We present a case of carotid sinus syndrome and severe obstructive sleep apnea due to a ...

BACKGROUND Conduction disturbances requiring permanent pacemaker implantation following transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) are a common problem. Pacemaker implantation rates after TAVR appear to be higher compared to conventional aortic valve replacement. The aim of this study was to analyze whether a high annulus implantation conveys the benefit of a decreased rate of permanent pace...