Why the study?
The study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the stepwise mechanical transvenous lead extraction approach in patients with chronically implanted transvenous leads with a long dwell time.
Does the stepwise mechanical transvenous lead extraction approach provide high efficacy and safety in patients with chronically implanted transvenous leads with a long dwell time?
Does the stepwise mechanical transvenous lead extraction approach provide high efficacy and safety in patients with chronically implanted transvenous leads with a long dwell time?
The stepwise mechanical transvenous lead extraction approach is highly effective and safe for chronically implanted leads with a long dwell time.
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Should not yet change practice; leaves open prospective validation of stepwise mechanical extraction for long-dwell leads.
Lensvelt et al. (2020) studied this question.
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