To Extract or Retain a Sterile, Nonfunctional Lead The Case for Extraction

Publication date: Available online 10 June 2015 Source:Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics Author(s): Samir SabaTeaser Decision-making regarding extracting or abandoning sterile but nonfunctioning ICD leads has to be individualized. Providing recommendations to patients and their families requires a careful weighing of pros and cons and understanding of the availability of local expertise. Decision models to help with these clinical scenarios have started to become available but remain in their infancy.
Source: Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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