Key result
Transvenous lead extraction in octogenarians demonstrated similar efficacy (97.4% vs 94.6% full radiological success) and safety (1.56% vs 1.51% major complications) compared to younger adult patients.
Why the study?
Does transvenous lead extraction have similar safety and effectiveness in octogenarians compared to younger adults?
Cohort (n=1,252)
No
Does transvenous lead extraction have similar safety and effectiveness in octogenarians compared to younger adults?
Absolute Event Rate: 97.4% vs 94.6%
p-value: p=0.1354
Transvenous lead extraction can be performed in octogenarians with similar safety and efficacy as in younger patients, suggesting advanced age alone should not preclude the procedure.
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May support transvenous lead extraction in octogenarians; extends observational data but leaves open need for randomized confirmation.
Kutarski et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in Pacemaker or ICD lead complications requiring extraction (n=1,252). Advanced age (≥80 years) vs. Younger adult age (21-79 years) was evaluated on Full radiological success (p=0.1354). Transvenous lead extraction in octogenarians demonstrated similar efficacy (97.4% vs 94.6% full radiological success) and safety (1.56% vs 1.51% major complications) compared to younger adult patients.
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