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Percutaneous extraction of transvenous permanent pacemaker/defibrillator leads.

TitlePercutaneous extraction of transvenous permanent pacemaker/defibrillator leads.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsParaskevaidis, S., Konstantinou D., Vassilikos V., Theofilogiannakos E., Mantziari L., Megarisiotou A., Galitsianos I., & Karvounis C.
JournalBiomed Res Int
Volume2014
Pagination949785
Date Published2014
ISSN2314-6141
KeywordsAdult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Defibrillators, Device Removal, Electrodes, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Pacemaker, Artificial
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Widespread use of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices has inevitably increased the need for lead revision/replacement. We report our experience in percutaneous extraction of transvenous permanent pacemaker/defibrillator leads.METHODS: Thirty-six patients admitted to our centre from September 2005 through October 2012 for percutaneous lead extraction were included. Lead removal was attempted using Spectranetics traction-type system (Spectranetics Corp., Colorado, CO, USA) and VascoExtor countertraction-type system (Vascomed GmbH, Weil am Rhein, Germany).RESULTS: Lead extraction was attempted in 59 leads from 36 patients (27 men), mean ± SD age 61 ± 5 years, with permanent pacemaker (n = 25), defibrillator (n = 8), or cardiac resynchronisation therapy (n = 3) with a mean ± SD implant duration of 50 ± 23 months. The indications for lead removal included pocket infection (n = 23), endocarditis (n = 2), and ventricular (n = 10) and atrial lead dysfunction (n = 1). Traction device was used for 33 leads and countertraction device for 26 leads. Mean ± SD fluoroscopy time was 4 ± 2 minutes/lead for leads implanted <48 months (n = 38) and 7 ± 3 minutes/lead for leads implanted >48 months (n = 21), P = 0.03. Complete procedural success rate was 91.7% and clinical procedural success rate was 100%, while lead procedural success rate was 95%.CONCLUSIONS: In conclusion, percutaneous extraction of transvenous permanent pacemaker/defibrillator leads using dedicated removal tools is both feasible and safe.

DOI10.1155/2014/949785
Alternate JournalBiomed Res Int
PubMed ID24971363
PubMed Central IDPMC4058177

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