Key result
Among patients with a St. Jude Riata defibrillation lead, 15% had externalized conductors at a mean of 4 years after implantation, with higher rates in 8-French versus 7-French leads (26.9% vs 4.7%).
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of externalized conductors in patients with St. Jude Riata defibrillation leads?
Cohort (n=165)
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What is the prevalence of externalized conductors in patients with St. Jude Riata defibrillation leads?
A significant proportion (15%) of patients with Riata defibrillation leads have externalized conductors at approximately 4 years post-implant, requiring high-resolution fluoroscopy for detection.
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Supports fluoroscopic surveillance in Riata lead patients; leaves open effects on lead failure and intervention timing.
Kodoth et al. (2012) conducted a cohort in Patients with a St. Jude Riata defibrillation lead (n=165). St. Jude Riata defibrillation lead was evaluated on Presence of externalized conductors. Among patients with a St. Jude Riata defibrillation lead, 15% had externalized conductors at a mean of 4 years after implantation, with higher rates in 8-French versus 7-French leads (26.9% vs 4.7%).
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