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. 2014 Apr 1;8(2):66–70.

Table 3. Lead-Related Complications .

Complication N (%)
RA lead (n = 190)
Skin erosion due to lead 2 (1.0)
Lead fracture 2 (1.0)
Displacement 3 (1.5)
Total 7 (3.6)
RV lead (n = 255)
Skin erosion due to lead 2 (0.7)
Lead fracture 14 (5.4)
Displacement 4 (1.5)
Insulation break 1 (0.3)
Decreased R-wave amplitude 1 (0.3)
Total 22 (8.6)
LV lead (n = 80)
Loose set screw 1 (1.2)
Lead fracture 1 (1.2)
Displacement 1 (1.2)
Total 3 (3.7)

Abbreviations: LV, Left ventricle; RA, Right atrium; RV, Right ventricle