Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator lead revision following left ventricular assist device implantation.
Eric Black-MaierRobert K LewisMichael RehornRahul LounganiDaniel J FriedmanCamille Frazier-MillsKevin P JacksonBrett D AtwaterCarmelo A MilanoJacob N SchroderSean D PokorneyJonathan P PicciniPublished in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2020)
The incidence of right ventricular lead dysfunction following LVAD implantation is significant and has important clinical sequelae. Physicians should remain vigilant for lead dysfunction after LVAD surgery and test lead function before discharge.