Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leads

Introduction and Objective: The number and complexity of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have increased, as has the number of related complications, often leading to removal of the implanted system. The aim of this study was to characterize transvenous explantation/extraction of CIED...

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Main Authors: Sílvia Ribeiro, Luís Leite, João Oliveira, Maria João Pereira, Carla Pinheiro, Paulo Ermida, Natália António, Miguel Ventura, João Cristóvão, Luís Elvas, Luís Providência
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Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
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Luís Leite
João Oliveira
Maria João Pereira
Carla Pinheiro
Paulo Ermida
Natália António
Miguel Ventura
João Cristóvão
Luís Elvas
Luís Providência
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Luís Leite
João Oliveira
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Carla Pinheiro
Paulo Ermida
Natália António
Miguel Ventura
João Cristóvão
Luís Elvas
Luís Providência
Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leads
Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)
author_facet Sílvia Ribeiro
Luís Leite
João Oliveira
Maria João Pereira
Carla Pinheiro
Paulo Ermida
Natália António
Miguel Ventura
João Cristóvão
Luís Elvas
Luís Providência
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title Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leads
title_short Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leads
title_full Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leads
title_fullStr Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leads
title_full_unstemmed Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leads
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description Introduction and Objective: The number and complexity of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have increased, as has the number of related complications, often leading to removal of the implanted system. The aim of this study was to characterize transvenous explantation/extraction of CIED leads in a reference center. Methods: This was a descriptive observational study of patients consecutively admitted from January 2009 to May 2014 for transvenous lead extraction. Results: The sample consisted of 109 patients, with a mean age of 64.6±16.62 years, 73.1% male. The main indication for lead extraction was CIED infection. The mean time from first implantation to lead removal was 5.6±4.89 years. Blood cultures were positive in 32.8% of cases and 29% of patients had vegetations on echocardiography. A total of 228 cardiac leads were removed, of which 58.8% were ventricular, 32.4% atrial and 8.8% coronary sinus. Complete clinical success was achieved in 97.2% of cases, while procedural success was complete in 93.4% and partial in 5.3%. The complications reported were three cases of significant pocket hematoma, one of subclavian vein thrombosis and three of cardiac tamponade, effectively treated by pericardiocentesis. Conclusions: Transvenous explantion or extraction of CIED leads was highly effective. A high level of experience is an essential factor in the success and safety of the procedure. Resumo: Introdução e objetivo: O número e a complexidade dos dispositivos cardíacos implantáveis têm vindo a aumentar assim como as suas complicações, conduzindo frequentemente à remoção dos mesmos. O objetivo deste estudo foi caraterizar a população envolvida e os procedimentos utilizados na remoção transvenosa de eletrocateteres cardíacos num centro de referência. Métodos: Estudo observacional descritivo dos procedimentos de remoção transvenosa de eletrocateteres cardíacos de janeiro de 2009 a maio de 2014. Resultados: A amostra incluiu 109 doentes, com idade média de 64,6 anos (± 16,62), 73,1% do género masculino. A principal indicação para remoção de eletrocateteres foi infeção do dispositivo. O tempo médio desde a primeira implantação à remoção foi de 5,6 anos (± 4,89). As hemoculturas foram positivas em 32,8% dos casos e cerca de 29% dos doentes apresentavam no estudo ecocardiográfico vegetações. Foram removidos 228 eletrocateteres, 58,8% ventriculares, 32,4% auriculares e 8,8% do seio coronário. O sucesso clínico do procedimento foi completo em 97,2%; o sucesso do procedimento foi completo em 93,4% dos casos e parcial em 5,3%. Como complicações registaram-se três hematomas volumosos da loca, uma trombose da veia subclávia e três tamponamentos cardíacos, tratados eficazmente com pericardiocentese. Conclusões: A explantação/extração transvenosa dos eletrocateteres mostrou-se altamente eficaz. Contudo, experiência com o sistema é um fator preponderante para o sucesso e segurança do procedimento. Keywords: Pacemaker, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, Cardiac resynchronization therapy, Lead extraction, Infection, Palavras-chave: Pacemaker, Cardioversor desfibrilhador implantável, Terapia de ressincronização cardíaca, Extração de eletrocateteres, Infeção
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spelling doaj-3a2b61154a4a4559863d6dbd019cba982020-11-25T01:15:22ZengElsevierRevista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition)2174-20492015-12-013412739744Transvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsTransvenous removal of cardiac implantable electronic device leadsSílvia Ribeiro0Luís Leite1João Oliveira2Maria João Pereira3Carla Pinheiro4Paulo Ermida5Natália António6Miguel Ventura7João Cristóvão8Luís Elvas9Luís Providência10Serviço de Cardiologia, Hospital de Guimarães, Guimarães, Portugal; Corresponding author.Serviço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalServiço de Cardiologia, Centro Hospitalar Universitário de Coimbra, Coimbra, PortugalIntroduction and Objective: The number and complexity of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) have increased, as has the number of related complications, often leading to removal of the implanted system. The aim of this study was to characterize transvenous explantation/extraction of CIED leads in a reference center. Methods: This was a descriptive observational study of patients consecutively admitted from January 2009 to May 2014 for transvenous lead extraction. Results: The sample consisted of 109 patients, with a mean age of 64.6±16.62 years, 73.1% male. The main indication for lead extraction was CIED infection. The mean time from first implantation to lead removal was 5.6±4.89 years. Blood cultures were positive in 32.8% of cases and 29% of patients had vegetations on echocardiography. A total of 228 cardiac leads were removed, of which 58.8% were ventricular, 32.4% atrial and 8.8% coronary sinus. Complete clinical success was achieved in 97.2% of cases, while procedural success was complete in 93.4% and partial in 5.3%. The complications reported were three cases of significant pocket hematoma, one of subclavian vein thrombosis and three of cardiac tamponade, effectively treated by pericardiocentesis. Conclusions: Transvenous explantion or extraction of CIED leads was highly effective. A high level of experience is an essential factor in the success and safety of the procedure. Resumo: Introdução e objetivo: O número e a complexidade dos dispositivos cardíacos implantáveis têm vindo a aumentar assim como as suas complicações, conduzindo frequentemente à remoção dos mesmos. O objetivo deste estudo foi caraterizar a população envolvida e os procedimentos utilizados na remoção transvenosa de eletrocateteres cardíacos num centro de referência. Métodos: Estudo observacional descritivo dos procedimentos de remoção transvenosa de eletrocateteres cardíacos de janeiro de 2009 a maio de 2014. Resultados: A amostra incluiu 109 doentes, com idade média de 64,6 anos (± 16,62), 73,1% do género masculino. A principal indicação para remoção de eletrocateteres foi infeção do dispositivo. O tempo médio desde a primeira implantação à remoção foi de 5,6 anos (± 4,89). As hemoculturas foram positivas em 32,8% dos casos e cerca de 29% dos doentes apresentavam no estudo ecocardiográfico vegetações. Foram removidos 228 eletrocateteres, 58,8% ventriculares, 32,4% auriculares e 8,8% do seio coronário. O sucesso clínico do procedimento foi completo em 97,2%; o sucesso do procedimento foi completo em 93,4% dos casos e parcial em 5,3%. Como complicações registaram-se três hematomas volumosos da loca, uma trombose da veia subclávia e três tamponamentos cardíacos, tratados eficazmente com pericardiocentese. Conclusões: A explantação/extração transvenosa dos eletrocateteres mostrou-se altamente eficaz. Contudo, experiência com o sistema é um fator preponderante para o sucesso e segurança do procedimento. Keywords: Pacemaker, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, Cardiac resynchronization therapy, Lead extraction, Infection, Palavras-chave: Pacemaker, Cardioversor desfibrilhador implantável, Terapia de ressincronização cardíaca, Extração de eletrocateteres, Infeçãohttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204915002457