Rechtsherzversagen durch schrittmachersondeninduzierte Trikuspidalklappeninsuffizienz

• DOI: 10.1007/s00399-011-0136-z
• Publication Date: 2011-05-05T08:41:17Z
• Authors: T. Schroeter; E. Strotdrees; N. Doll; F.W. Mohr
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

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.