Effective Percutaneous Repositioning of an Active Fixation ICD Lead
<p>We report a case of effective trans catheter repositioning of an ICD lead that was displaced during a trans venous extraction procedure of another malfunctioning ICD lead. This original technique was effective also in screwing-in the active fixation tip of the lead. Skilled operators could...
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International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine - Peertechz Publications,
2015-05-28.
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| Summary: | <p>We report a case of effective trans catheter repositioning of an ICD lead that was displaced during a trans venous extraction procedure of another malfunctioning ICD lead. This original technique was effective also in screwing-in the active fixation tip of the lead. Skilled operators could take into account this technique to avoid the re-opening of the device pocket, when dealing with specific situations at high risk of infection.</p> |
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| DOI: | 10.17352/2455-5452.000002 |