Schroeter T, Strotdrees E, Doll N, Mohr F W
Herzzentrum Leipzig, Abteilung für Herzchirurgie, Universität Leipzig, Deutschland.
Herzschrittmacherther Elektrophysiol. 2011 Jun;22(2):118-20. doi: 10.1007/s00399-011-0136-z.
Pacemaker lead-induced tricuspid valve regurgitation is a severe and often underdiagnosed complication due to the widely variable time interval between implantation and the development of severe tricuspid valve insufficiency with ensuing right heart failure. Complete explantation of inactive pacemaker leads is necessary to avoid permanent damage to right heart structures. If performed in a timely fashion, regression of tricuspid insufficiency can be achieved without additional cardiac procedures.
