Abstract
Even with the latest advances in pacemaker lead extraction techniques, successful lead extraction via percutaneous techniques still cannot be achieved in up to 2% of procedures at qualified centers reiterating the need for further development in this area. We present an example of a novel technique using radiofrequency (RF) energy delivered with a steerable ablation catheter to facilitate lead removal using an 8-french guiding sheath (SRO, Daig corporation) and a bidirectional steerable 4 mm tip ablation catheter (EPT). With a short series of RF ablations, the pacemaker lead tip was successfully freed without complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 187-190 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Ablation catheter
- Lead extraction
- Lead infection
- Pacemaker
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
- Physiology (medical)