Key result
Extraction of a 13-month-old active fixation coronary sinus lead required significant, prolonged manual traction due to fibrotic tissue growth into the lead lobes.
Why the study?
Does fibrotic tissue growth complicate the extraction of active fixation coronary sinus leads?
Population
1 patient (58-year-old man) with a 13-month-old active fixation coronary sinus lead (Medtronic 4195)
Design
Case_report
Authors
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May complicate extraction of active fixation CS leads; leaves open need for prospective data on lead design and techniques.
Case Report (n=1)
Does fibrotic tissue growth complicate the extraction of active fixation coronary sinus leads?
Fibrotic tissue growth into the extendable lobes of active fixation coronary sinus leads can prevent lobe undeployment and complicate extraction.
Baranowski et al. (2010) conducted a case report in Extraction of active fixation coronary sinus lead (n=1). Extraction of active fixation coronary sinus lead (Medtronic 4195) was evaluated on Extraction success and complications. Extraction of a 13-month-old active fixation coronary sinus lead required significant, prolonged manual traction due to fibrotic tissue growth into the lead lobes.
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