Does the lead fixation mechanism impact the outcome of transvenous lead extraction?
The mechanism of lead fixation affects the ease and radiological success of transvenous lead extraction, which should be considered during initial implantation.
Mechanism of Fix impact the ease of TLE of RA and RV leads and rates of complete radiological success in the RA but not clinical success. These findings should be considered during implantation and TLE procedures.
Levi et al. (Wed,) studied this question.
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