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How to prevent, recognize, and manage complications of lead extraction. Part I: Avoiding lead extraction—Infectious issues

Heart Rhythm, ISSN: 1547-5271, Vol: 5, Issue: 7, Page: 1083-1087
2008
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In most series, infection is the most common indication for pacemaker and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator extraction. Meticulous operative technique and early attention to potential problems can reduce, but not eliminate, the risk of infection. In the next part of this review, we discuss the various indications for extraction that are not related to infection and how best to minimize the occurrence of such indications. © 2008 Heart Rhythm Society.

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