Indications and outcomes of elective open chest lead extractions.

Anshul R GuptaJohn R PowerYang YangTravis PollemaArman ArghamiUlrika Birgersdotter-GreenYong Mei Cha

Published in: Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology (2024)

Open lead extractions offered a similar clinical success rate (97%) to transvenous extractions in this cohort and may be a viable alternative for those necessitating valvular intervention or when the risk of complications from TLE is considered very high.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
randomized controlled trial
atrial fibrillation
patients undergoing
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance