Key result
Percutaneous lead revision for myocardial perforation after CIED placement was successful in 100% of cases (31/31), with all patients surviving without open chest surgery.
Why the study?
Is percutaneous lead revision safe and effective for managing myocardial perforation after CIED placement?
Population
31 patients who had lead perforation of the myocardium after cardiac implantable electronic device…
Design
Cohort
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Supports percutaneous revision for CIED perforation; leaves open need for prospective trials before practice change.
Observational (n=31)
Is percutaneous lead revision safe and effective for managing myocardial perforation after CIED placement?
Percutaneous lead revision for CIED-related myocardial perforation is feasible and effective, and prophylactic pericardial drainage may reduce the risk of urgent pericardiocentesis.
Huang et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Myocardial perforation after CIED placement (n=31). Percutaneous lead revision was evaluated on Successful management and survival without requiring open chest surgery. Percutaneous lead revision for myocardial perforation after CIED placement was successful in 100% of cases (31/31), with all patients surviving without open chest surgery.
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