Excimer laser-assisted extraction of an infected bipolar left ventricular pacing lead implanted 10 years ago

Authors
Nagele, H Schneider, JC Knobelsdorff, GV Petersen, B Rodiger, W
Citation
H. Nagele et al., Excimer laser-assisted extraction of an infected bipolar left ventricular pacing lead implanted 10 years ago, PACE, 24(3), 2001, pp. 388-390
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
PACE-PACING AND CLINICAL ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
ISSN journal
01478389 → ACNP
Volume
24
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
388 - 390
Database
ISI
SICI code
0147-8389(200103)24:3<388:ELEOAI>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Routine intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) revealed a pr eviously undiscovered ventricular positioning of an infected ventricular le ad left in place for 10 years. This case report describes successful remova l of this lead from the left ventricle by means of excimer laser and discus ses some important aspects to be considered.