Long-Term Outcomes Following Transvenous Lead Extraction

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Authors

Michael H Bennett · Prince of Wales Hospital

Abstract

Long-term mortality following TLE is high, particularly in those with systemic infection, procedural complications, advanced age, and renal impairment. Retained fragments are a risk factor for CDI post extraction.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology

Volume 39, Issue 4, pp. 345-351

DOI: 10.1111/pace.12812

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