ORLANDO, Florida — Transvenous extraction of unused pacemaker or defibrillator leads poses a higher risk for death as an acute complication when it's performed by using a laser-based extraction sheath ...
Typical balloon placement and pretreatment sites relative to pacing/defibrillation leads. Photo Credit: J Am Coll Cardiol EP. Central Illustration (adapted). Pacemaker and defibrillator leads encased ...
SAN FRANCISCO — An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) with a lead system that inserts just below the sternum performed promisingly in a recent early experience that sets the stage for a more ...