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Is percutaneous lead extraction a safe and effective management approach for right ventricular perforation by pacemaker and ICD leads?
Is percutaneous lead extraction a safe and effective management approach for right ventricular perforation by pacemaker and ICD leads?
Percutaneous lead extraction is a safe and effective management approach for right ventricular perforation by pacemaker and ICD leads.
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Supports percutaneous extraction for RV lead perforation; leaves open need for prospective trials before practice change.
RV perforation is a rare complication of both PM and ICD implants, regardless of the lead fixation mechanism. In most patients, percutaneous lead extraction is a safe and effective management approach.
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