Impasse During Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Lead Extraction: Only Patience, Endurance and the Right Tools Can Bail You Out
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cardiac implantable electronic devices, percutaneous lead extraction, CIED infection, implantable cardioverter-defibrillation, cardiac resynchronization therapy, heart failureΠερίληψη
A case of complex and arduous percutaneous cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) lead extraction is presented that illustrates several aspects of technical challenges that may emerge during the procedure requiring a change of strategy, appropriate tool selection, and operator and patient endurance. Rhythmos 2018;13(4):78-80.Λήψεις
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