Table 4 Complications (N = 1093)
Complications | Number of patients (n; %) |
|---|---|
Local hematoma | 37 (3.38%) |
Arterial puncture | 25 (2.29%) |
Pneumothorax | 12 (1.1%) |
Subcutaneous emphysema | 5 (0.46%) |
Vascular perforation due to lead or sheath | 1 (0.09%) |
Puncture site infection | 5 (0.46%) |
Sepsis or systemic infection | 2 (0.18%) |
VT during insertion | 9 (0.82%) |
Pericardial effusion | 21 (1.92%) |
Total | 117 (10.70%) |