Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5602625 Heart, Lung and Circulation 2017 6 Pages PDF
Abstract
Cardiac device infection can be successfully treated with a combination of TLE and antibiotic therapy. Device therapy can be safely withdrawn in some patients. Retained lead fragments are a risk factor for recurrent CDI following extraction.
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Lead Extraction for Treatment of Cardiac Device Infection: A 20-Year Single Centre Experience
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