title: Endovascular extraction techniques for pacemaker and ICD lead extraction: Part 1.
abstract: In the last few years, comprehensive endovascular techniques have been developed to extract chronically implanted pacemaker and defibrillator leads. It is important that referring physician have knowledge of the advantages and limitations of the different techniques. In this paper we discuss the techniques and results of the currently used endovascular extraction techniques.
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Bracke
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meijer
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: van Gelder
keywords: defibrillator; implanted; laser; lead extraction; pacemaker; review