TITLE: “A Rare Cause of Pulmonary embolism”
Cardiac pacemakers are progressively employed at higher rates within the realm of clinical cardiology to address diverse medical indications. Lead fractures represent untoward occurrences that may manifest in individuals under pacemaker surveillance. The occurrence of lead fractures may give rise to varying complications contingent upon their specific anatomical locations. In the context of this report, we illustrate a case involving a patient equipped with a cardiac pacemaker, in whom the identification of a lead fracture coincided with an investigation into the etiology of pulmonary embolism.
He has been working as a Consultant Cardiologist at Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital since March 2024. I completed my Cardiology Residency training at Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, as of January 2024. During my cardiology fellowship, He served as head-fellow for 8 months. During my fellowship, He has been passed the European Exam of Core Cardiology and received the ESC Board certificate. Additionally, during this period, He served as an observer in Minnesota, USA. He made many oral presentations at home and abroad.