Pacemaker lead design masquerading as lead fracture

Ann Pediatr Cardiol. 2015 Sep-Dec;8(3):251-2. doi: 10.4103/0974-2069.158521.

Abstract

Performing chest X-ray is an important annual investigation to check pacemaker lead integrity during follow-up of patients with pacemakers. Understanding lead design is vital to the correct interpretation of X-rays to prevent inappropriate interventions for patients as highlighted in this case.

Keywords: Correct interpretation of X-rays; pacemaker lead design; pacemaker lead fracture.