Key result
A survey of 44 Latin American institutions revealed that 66% perform <10 transvenous lead extractions per year, primarily using mechanical rotating sheaths (66%).
Why the study?
Transvenous lead extraction is standard of care for CIED infection or lead-related complications, but objective data on current practice in Latin America are lacking.
What are the current practice standards for transvenous lead extraction in Latin America?
Cross-Sectional (n=48)
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What are the current practice standards for transvenous lead extraction in Latin America?
This survey reveals that transvenous lead extraction in Latin America is characterized by low-volume centers primarily utilizing mechanical tools rather than laser sheaths.
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Low-volume lead extraction in Latin America warrants procedural caution; leaves open the need for regional outcome and training data.
Díaz et al. (2021) conducted a cross-sectional in Transvenous lead extraction (n=48). Transvenous lead extraction practice was evaluated on Current practice standards (volume and tools). A survey of 44 Latin American institutions revealed that 66% perform <10 transvenous lead extractions per year, primarily using mechanical rotating sheaths (66%).
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