Why the study?
What are the success rates and complications associated with intravascular pacing lead extraction?
Population
1,299 patients undergoing extraction of 2,195 intravascular pacing leads across 193 centers. Indications…
Design
Cohort
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Supports experienced-center lead extraction given high success; leaves open generalizability and strategies to reduce major complications.
What are the success rates and complications associated with intravascular pacing lead extraction?
Intravascular lead extraction is highly successful, especially for experienced operators, though it carries a 2.5% risk of major complications including death.
Smith et al. (1994) studied this question.
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