Key result
Laser lead extraction was not associated with a significant increase in tricuspid valve regurgitation, with 88.3% of patients experiencing no significant change in valve function.
Why the study?
Does laser lead extraction increase the incidence of tricuspid valve regurgitation in patients with implanted cardiac leads?
Population
103 consecutive patients referred for laser lead extraction (LLE), mean age 65.6 ± 15.4 years, 74.8% male.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
postoperatively
Authors
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LLE was not associated with increased TR; leaves open whether it improves function in select patients, warranting prospective trials.
Observational (n=103)
No
Does laser lead extraction increase the incidence of tricuspid valve regurgitation in patients with implanted cardiac leads?
Laser lead extraction is not associated with a significant increase in the incidence of tricuspid valve regurgitation.
Pecha et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Patients referred for laser lead extraction (n=103). Laser lead extraction was evaluated on Development of post-procedural tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Laser lead extraction was not associated with a significant increase in tricuspid valve regurgitation, with 88.3% of patients experiencing no significant change in valve function.
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