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