Lead extractions: indications, procedural aspects, and outcomes

Cardiol Clin. 2014 May;32(2):201-10. doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2013.12.005.

Abstract

As a result of more cardiac implantable electronic devices being placed, a trend toward increasing device infections, and concerns regarding lead malfunction, there is an increased need for lead extraction skills and comprehensive lead management programs. This review discusses the current indications for lead extractions as well as the training requirements and tools and technology needed to create the foundation for a successful lead management program.

Keywords: Device infections; Lead extraction; Lead extraction indications; Lead extraction tools; Lead recall.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arrhythmias, Cardiac / therapy
  • Chronic Pain / prevention & control
  • Consensus
  • Coronary Care Units
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Device Removal / education
  • Device Removal / methods*
  • Emergency Treatment / methods
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent
  • Intraoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Medical History Taking
  • Pacemaker, Artificial*
  • Physical Examination / methods
  • Preoperative Care
  • Prognosis
  • Prosthesis Failure
  • Prosthesis-Related Infections / prevention & control