Pacemaker Backup-Mode Reversion and Injury during Cardiac Surgery

Gervasio A. Lamas, Elliott M. Antman, Jeffrey P. Gold, Nina S. Braunwald, John J. Collins

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Abstract

Both electrocautery and internal defibrillation are routinely used in cardiac operations. The cases of 5 patients are presented in whom backup-mode reversion or injury of permanently implanted pulse generators occurred during a cardiac procedure. The theoretical explanations for backup-mode reversion and generator or tissue injury are discussed, and recommendations are made for the management of patients with a pacemaker who are to undergo a cardiac operation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)155-157
Number of pages3
JournalAnnals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume41
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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