When bigger is better: Novel use of a 27 F leadless pacemaker delivery sheath for femoral lead extractions

As the implantation rate of cardiac implantable electronic devices has continued to increase, lead extractions for clinical indications such as infection, lead failure, and lead recall have also increased.1 A femoral approach to transvenous lead extractions is needed when removing previously cut and abandoned leads, leads that disrupt during a superior extraction attempt and in some cases involving central venous obstruction.2

Source: Heart Rhythm - July 4, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: James Gabriels, David Chang, Joseph Donnelly, Beom Soo Kim, Jonathan Willner, Stuart Beldner, Laurence M. Epstein Tags: Hands On Source Type: research