Key result
Laser lead extraction facilitated successful implantation of new leads across venous obstructions in 94% (67/71) of patients requiring CIED upgrade or revision, with no peri-procedural mortality.
Why the study?
Does laser lead extraction facilitate successful new lead implantation in patients with central venous obstruction requiring CIED upgrade or revision?
Observational (n=71)
Does laser lead extraction facilitate successful new lead implantation in patients with central venous obstruction requiring CIED upgrade or revision?
Laser lead extraction is a safe and effective technique to facilitate new lead implantation in patients with central venous obstruction requiring CIED upgrade or revision.
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May support laser extraction for obstructed CIED revisions; leaves open need for randomized confirmation before practice change.
Sohal et al. (2013) conducted an observational in Central venous obstruction in patients needing CIED revision or upgrade (n=71). Laser lead extraction was evaluated on Successful implantation of new leads across the obstruction. Laser lead extraction facilitated successful implantation of new leads across venous obstructions in 94% (67/71) of patients requiring CIED upgrade or revision, with no peri-procedural mortality.
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