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  • Title: From lead management to implanted patient management: indications to lead extraction in pacemaker and cardioverter-defibrillator systems.
    Author: Diemberger I, Biffi M, Martignani C, Boriani G.
    Journal: Expert Rev Med Devices; 2011 Mar; 8(2):235-55. PubMed ID: 21381913.
    Abstract:
    Based on the published results primarily from cohort studies, percutaneous lead extraction is now considered a safe procedure and indications for its use have broadened from device-related infections to less strict indications, such as recurrent isolated bacteremia, asymptomatic upper vein occlusion and malfunctioning/redundant leads. Almost 50% of electrophysiologists consider lead extraction in these latter situations. To broaden its implementation, further prospective evaluation against conservative approaches is still needed. Rather than only aiming at short-term results, this technique should be integrated into wide-ranging tailored long-term strategies to manage all of the different issues of implanted patients.
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