Procedural outcomes of transvenous lead extraction in patients with abandoned leads: experience from a large single centre.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

With the rapid growth of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) implantations, lead management has become increasingly challenging. Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is now a primary approach for addressing lead-related complications. However, data on TLE in patients with abandoned leads remain limited. This study evaluates the safety and effectiveness of TLE in patients with abandoned leads.

Methods and results

Consecutive patients undergoing TLE between January 2013 and January 2021 were enrolled and stratified into two groups: those with abandoned leads presence (Group 1) and those with active leads only (Group 2). The primary safety endpoint was major complications, and the effectiveness endpoint was clinical success of lead extraction. Among 1109 patients (me

SUBMITTER: Zhou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12395551 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature