Percutaneous Repositioning of dislodged atrial pacing lead
The overall rate of atrial pacing lead dislodgement is estimated to be about 3%. These leads are generally repositioned via a second operation through opening the pacemaker pocket.Some operators have introduced percutaneous techniques using snare system or deflectable catheters for this purpose.In t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2006-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Tehran University Heart Center |
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Online Access: | http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/3042.pdf&manuscript_id=3042 |