Key result
Prospective registry data indicate the incidence of perforation for Riata defibrillator leads is 0.33–0.34%, comparable to the 0.50% rate observed for standard right ventricular pacemaker leads.
Why the study?
What is the incidence of lead perforation with St. Jude Medical Riata leads in prospective registries?
Population
Patients receiving ICD and CRT-D systems, specifically those implanted with St. Jude Medical Riata leads.
Comparison
St. Jude Medical Riata leads (7-F and 8-F) vs Standard right ventricular pacemaker leads
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
median 2 years (ACT Registry)
Authors
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Prospective registry data indicate that the incidence of perforation with Riata defibrillator leads is 0.33-0.34%, which is comparable to standard pacemaker leads and at the lower end of published rates.
What is the incidence of lead perforation with St. Jude Medical Riata leads in prospective registries?
Prospective registry data indicate that the incidence of perforation with Riata defibrillator leads is 0.33-0.34%, which is comparable to standard pacemaker leads and at the lower end of published rates.
Carlson et al. (2007) conducted an editorial in Pacemaker and implantable defibrillator lead perforation. Riata implantable defibrillator leads vs. Standard right ventricular pacemaker leads was evaluated on Lead perforation incidence. Prospective registry data indicate the incidence of perforation for Riata defibrillator leads is 0.33–0.34%, comparable to the 0.50% rate observed for standard right ventricular pacemaker leads.
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