Complications with Permanent Endocardial Electrode Systems

Abstract

The different complications of endocardia1 electrode systems in 185 patients during the last seven years are discussed, The surgical technique for the now routinely used cephalic route is described. The choice of anaesthesia is discussed. In the last 39 implantations there have not been any displacements or retractions. Of the total numer of patients only 3 required replacement of cnclocardial by myocardial electrodes. This was caused by unstable position and high stimulation threshold.