Transvenous extraction of pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator leads using Evolution (R) mechanical dilator sheath: a single center confirmatory experience

Kocabas U., Duygu H., Eren N. K., Akyildiz Z. I., Ozyildirim S., Tuluce S. Y., ...More

SPRINGERPLUS, vol.5, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1186/s40064-016-1987-x
  • Journal Name: SPRINGERPLUS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: In recent years there has been an increase in clinical situations requiring lead extraction procedures of implanted cardiac devices. In our clinic, extraction procedures are performed with Evolution (R) mechanical lead extraction system. In this manuscript we aimed to evaluate our lead extraction procedures.