Simultaneous Lead Traction from Above and Below: A Novel Technique to Reduce the Risk of Superior Vena Cava Injury During Transvenous Lead Extraction.

SVC injury is a rare but dreaded complication during percutaneous transvenous lead extraction (TLE) that carries high morbidity and mortality. Despite technological advances and improved efficacy, complication rates remain unchanged.

Source: Heart Rhythm - May 24, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Robert D. Schaller, Mouhannad M. Sadek, Joshua M. Cooper Source Type: research