| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2879985 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2010 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Pacemaker and ICD infections generally respond to antibiotics, complete hardware removal, and a hardware free interval. However, these principles cannot always be invoked, and the risk of complications is likely to increase when hardware cannot be completely removed or when a hardware-free interval is unsafe or inadvisable. Percutaneous lead extraction is superior to open extraction in terms of safety and comfort, but epicardial extraction techniques remain critically important in selected patients.
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Alexander MD, Henry M. MD,