September 1, 2001Arquivos Brasileiros de CardiologiaOpen Access

Laser assisted extraction of pacemaker and implantable defibrillator leads

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Why the study?

Does laser-assisted extraction effectively remove permanent pacemaker and defibrillator leads in patients requiring extraction?

Population

36 patients undergoing extraction of 56 permanent pacemaker and defibrillator leads. Indications included…

Design

Case_series

Authors

RCRoberto CostaCape Breton University MFMartino Martinelli FilhoElectrophysiology ECElizabeth Sartori CrevelariInstituto do Coração

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Implication

Supports feasibility in experienced centers; leaves open need for prospective data before wider adoption.

Structured PICO

Does laser-assisted extraction effectively remove permanent pacemaker and defibrillator leads in patients requiring extraction?

Population

36 patients (mean age 54.2 years) undergoing extraction of 56 permanent pacemaker and defibrillator leads (mean time of placement 7.5+/-5.5 years). Indications included infection (n=19), elective replacement (n=13), and other causes (n=4).

Intervention

Laser-assisted extraction using an excimer laser

Outcome

Rate of successful lead extraction

Excimer laser-assisted extraction is highly effective for removing chronic pacemaker and defibrillator leads, though it carries a small risk of major complications such as cardiac tamponade.

Cite This Study

Costa et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a87e450ba4ee383afbb59a1 https://doi.org/10.1590/s0066-782x2001000900004

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Cardiac device therapy

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Laser assisted extraction of pacemaker and implantable defibrillator leads

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