High-risk lead extraction using a hybrid approach: the blade and the lightsaber.
Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia/VCU School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia, USA.
Jayanthi N
JN
Koneru
Kenneth A
KA
Ellenbogen
D016342:Angioplasty, Laser / Q000379:methods*; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013908:Thoracotomy / Q000379:methods*
cardiovascular implantable electronic device; laser extraction; lead extraction; lead infection; pacemaker