Transvenous lead extraction of implantable cardioverter ‐defibrillators: A comprehensive outcome‐and risk factor analysis

ConclusionsTLE is safe and efficacious in patients with 1- and 2-chamber ICD. Although lead dysfunction is the leading indication for extraction, systemic device-related infection is the main driver of all-cause mortality for ICD patients undergoing TLE.

Source: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology : PACE - July 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Da ‐Un Chung, Heiko Burger, Lukas Kaiser, Brigitte Osswald, Volker Bärsch, Herbert Nägele, Michael Knaut, Hermann Reichenspurner, Nele Gessler, Stephan Willems, Christian Butter, Simon Pecha, Samer Hakmi, the GALLERY investigators Tags: DEVICES Source Type: research