An Implantable Left Atrial Pressure Sensor Lead Designed for Percutaneous Extraction Using Standard Techniques
Key result
Percutaneous extraction of the left atrial pressure sensor lead was successfully accomplished in all 5 patients requiring it, with no complications requiring surgical intervention.
Why the study?
Can an implantable left atrial pressure sensor lead be safely extracted percutaneously using standard techniques in patients with advanced heart failure?
Population
82 patients with advanced heart failure who underwent successful implantation of the left atrial pressure…
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
median of 2.9 years/patient
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Implication
Percutaneous LAP lead extraction may be feasible with standard techniques; leaves open need for larger prospective safety data.
Study Design
Type
Observational (n=82)
Structured PICO
Can an implantable left atrial pressure sensor lead be safely extracted percutaneously using standard techniques in patients with advanced heart failure?
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Population
82 patients with advanced heart failure who underwent implantation of a left atrial pressure sensor lead, 5 of whom required percutaneous extraction over a median follow-up of 2.9 years.
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Exposure
Percutaneous extraction of the LAP sensor lead using manual traction with a locking stylet and/or an excimer laser sheath.
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Outcome
Successful percutaneous extraction without complications requiring surgical intervention.safety
The implantable left atrial pressure sensor lead can be safely extracted percutaneously using standard techniques, demonstrating its safety profile in cases requiring removal.
Cite This Study
Pretorius et al. (2013) conducted an observational in advanced heart failure (n=82). Percutaneous extraction of the LAP sensor lead was evaluated on Successful percutaneous extraction without complications requiring surgical intervention. Percutaneous extraction of the left atrial pressure sensor lead was successfully accomplished in all 5 patients requiring it, with no complications requiring surgical intervention.