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Review
. 2024 Jun;16(2):125-132.
doi: 10.1016/j.ccep.2023.10.012. Epub 2023 Nov 8.

Transvenous Lead Extraction in the Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient

Sunil Kapur  1 , Thomas M Tadros  1 , Melanie Maytin  2
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Transvenous Lead Extraction in the Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient

Sunil Kapur et al. Card Electrophysiol Clin. 2024 Jun.

Abstract

The population of patients with advanced heart failure continues to increase steadily as does the need for mechanical circulatory support. Combination therapy with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) is unavoidable. CIED complications in patients with LVADs are common and often necessitate device system revision and transvenous lead extraction. Despite this, management recommendations are limited, and guidelines are lacking.

Keywords: Implantable cardioverter defibrillator; Infection; Lead management; Left ventricular assist device; Transvenous lead extraction.

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Disclosure Dr M. Maytin has received research grants from and is a consultant for Medtronic.

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