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. 2016 Aug 18;19(1):4–15. doi: 10.1093/europace/euw141

Table 13.

Device-related complications

  • Device embolization
    • Major: Device embolization that requires repeated catheterization or surgery or results in damage to surrounding cardiovascular structures.
    • Minor: Device embolization resolved by percutaneous retrieval during the procedure without surgical intervention or damage to surrounding cardiovascular structures.

  • Device erosion

  • Clinically significant device interference with surrounding structure (circumflex coronary artery, mitral valve, pulmonary artery, pulmonary vein)

  • Device thrombus

  • Device fracture

  • Device infection/endocarditis/pericarditis

  • Device perforation/laceration

  • Device allergy