Intermittent Pacemaker Malfunction Caused by Continuous Compression of the Lead by the Clavicle (Subclavian Crush Syndrome)
  • Ardian Rizal
    Arrhythmia and Pacing Division, Cardiology and Vascular Medicine, Universitas Brawijaya, Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Indonesia
  • Evit Ruspiono
    Catheterization Laboratory, Dr Iskak Tulungagung General Hospital, Indonesia
  • Dinarsari Hayuning Putri
    Cardiology Department, Ansari Saleh General Hospital Banjarmasin, Indonesia

Keywords

Pacemaker malfunction, subclavian crush syndrome

Abstract

Subclavian vein access is still one of the most favoured access options for cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantation. For the physician, the technique is reasonably familiar and easy to carry out. However, this has several potential complications. In this case, we present a late complication of subclavian access. The patient presented with intermittent loss of pacemaker output, which caused him to experience several syncopal events. In the acute setting, we changed the lead polarity and achieved a good outcome. Further management of this situation consisted of removal and replacement of the damaged lead.

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    Published: 2020-05-27
    Issue: 2020: Vol 7 No 8 (view)

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    Rizal A, Ruspiono E, Putri DH. Intermittent Pacemaker Malfunction Caused by Continuous Compression of the Lead by the Clavicle (Subclavian Crush Syndrome). EJCRIM 2020;7 doi:10.12890/2020_001684.