Solvent-facilitated lead disconnection for battery replacement in patients with pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators

Conclusion
Ethanol has utility as a simple and inexpensive modality for lead disconnection from ICD or PM headers.

Source: Europace - August 4, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Erne, P., Kobza, R., Lehner, M., Resink, T. J. Tags: Leads and lead extraction Source Type: research