Transvenous lead extraction in 1000 patients guided by intraprocedural risk stratification without surgical backup

Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) carries a significant risk of morbidity and mortality. Reliable preprocedural risk predictors to guide resource allocation and optimize procedural safety are lacking.

Source: Heart Rhythm - March 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ziad F. Issa Source Type: research