Comparison of non-laser and laser transvenous lead extraction: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Z Akhtar, C Kontogiannis, G Georgiopoulos… - Europace, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Aims Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is performed using non-laser and laser techniques
with overall high efficacy and safety. Variation in outcomes between the two approaches …

Managing Implanted Cardiac Electronic Devices in Patients With Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation: JACC State-of-the-Art Review

RT Hahn, BL Wilkoff, S Kodali… - Journal of the American …, 2024 - jacc.org
Orthotopic transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) devices have been shown to be
highly effective in reducing tricuspid regurgitation (TR), and interest in this therapy is …

Cardiac device infection: removing barriers to timely and adequate treatment

D Atar, A Auricchio… - European Heart …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Infection related to cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) occurs in∼ 1%–3% of
cases during the device lifetime. 1 These include pocket infection, systemic infection, and …

Extraction outcomes of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads vary by manufacturer and model family

K Hayashi, T Callahan, J Rickard, A Younis… - Europace, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Aims Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads
is considered challenging. The structure of each ICD leads is variable between …

Transvenous lead extraction: Experience of the Tandem approach

Z Akhtar, C Kontogiannis, AI Elbatran, LWM Leung… - Europace, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Aims Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is important in the management of cardiac
implantable electronic devices but carries risk. It is most commonly completed from the …

Analysis of 1051 ICD Leads Extractions in Search of Factors Affecting Procedure Difficulty and Complications: Number of Coils, Tip Fixation and Position—Does It …

A Kutarski, W Jacheć, P Stefańczyk… - Journal of Clinical …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Background: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads are considered a risk factor
for major complications (MC) during transvenous lead extraction (TLE). Methods: We …

[HTML][HTML] Discussing the Prognosis and Complications of Transvenous Lead Extraction in Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIED): A Systematic …

K Salib, L Dardari, M Taha, P Dahat, S Toriola… - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
An increase in cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) and undoubtedly the
complications brought on by these devices coincide with an increase in cardiovascular …

[HTML][HTML] Effective and safe mechanical transvenous lead extraction in a low-volume center

L Li, A Busija, H Feng, AC Pandey, T Le Jemtel… - Heart Rhythm O2, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) of cardiac implantable electronic devices
was once deemed highly risky by high-volume centers. However, advancements in …

[PDF][PDF] Experience with transvenous lead extraction of His bundle pacing leads

K Boczar, A Sławuta, A Ciesielski… - Polish Heart …, 2024 - journals.viamedica.pl
Background: Nowadays, we observe a growing interest in conduction system pacing (CSP).
Therefore, we expect the number of patients with CSP to increase significantly in the coming …

[HTML][HTML] Ultrasound-guided pectoserratus plane block and superficial serratus anterior plane block for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator implantation …

M Szamborski, J Janc, P Leśnik… - … Medical Journal of …, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background The combination of pectoserratus plane block (PSP) and superficial serratus
anterior plane block (S-SAP) was established to reduce the risk of general anesthesia for …