PM implant
- by keepthepace
- 2019-10-18 20:37:46
- Complications
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10/18/19
I hope all who is reading this is doing and feeling well. How common is perforation of the tricuspid valve occur during a PM implant? I'll be checking back in a day or so for any replies. Thank you for your time.
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Do feel free to contact the manufacturer of your device. I have found them to be quite helpful when I have had questions and concerns.
Very uncommon
by crustyg - 2019-10-19 17:57:37
The tricuspid valve is three soft, flappy pieces of tissue: as the RV is a relatively low pressure driver - it only has to push against the pulmonary circulation in healthy people - the valves aren't thick and heavy in health.
As the RV lead is pushed from atrium to ventricle the valve leaflets move out of the way - they aren't stiff enough to punch a hole through. Also, the lead is usually inserted with an internal guide wire that keeps the tip curled back so that there isn't a sharp end to the lead as it navigates through your heart.
There might be things to worry about during a first PM+leads implant, but IMHO this isn't one of them.