Why the study?
Do high-stress designs and silver-containing coil wires increase the risk of insulation failure in polyurethane pacemaker leads?
Population
Polyurethane-insulated heart pacemaker leads
Comparison
High-stress lead designs and specific… vs Low-stress lead designs and nonreactive coil…
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports low-stress, silver-free polyurethane leads in selection; leaves open prospective validation of durability.
Do high-stress designs and silver-containing coil wires increase the risk of insulation failure in polyurethane pacemaker leads?
Polyurethane pacemaker lead failures are primarily driven by high-stress designs and chemical interactions, highlighting the importance of low-stress designs and nonreactive materials for long-term durability.
Phillips et al. (1986) studied this question.
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