Pacemaker-ICD Lead Failure: Insulation and Externalized Conductors

2016-10-13T18:16:27-05:00December 2nd, 2014|Cardiology|

Structural failure of the silicone casing on a pacemaker/ICD lead allows externalization of the conductors. Electrical malfunctions and thrombosis complications often occur, though the externalized wires may remain silent until catastrophic failure happens.