SPRI | Transvenous Lead Extraction: From Simple Traction To Internal Transjugular Approach (2011 EN)

Author: Maria Grazia Bongiorni (Editor)
Full Title: Transvenous Lead Extraction: From Simple Traction To Internal Transjugular Approach
Publisher: Springer; 2011 edition (November 28, 2014)
Year: 2011
ISBN-13: 9788847014664 (978-88-470-1466-4), 9788847014657 (978-88-470-1465-7), 9788847056145 (978-88-470-5614-5)
ISBN-10: 8847014662, 8847014654, 8847056144
Pages: 158
Language: English
Genre: Medicine: Cardiology
File type: PDF (True, but nonnative Cover)
Quality: 9/10
Price: 119.59 €


In recent years, indications for defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization therapy have expanded enormously. The implanted leads necessary for these devices to function, however, have a limited life span, and their extraction will be an increasing issue in clinical practice for treating short- and long-term complications, such as infections and lead failures. Aim of this book is to provide state-of-the-art techniques for lead extraction and to cover subjects such as lead characteristics, indications for lead removal, patient preparation, extraction tools and techniques, complication prevention and management. A series of tips and tricks for approaching particular conditions (tight costoclavicular space, fractured leads, implantable cardioverter–defibrillator leads, endangered leads) is presented. A new extraction technique through the internal jugular vein is described: several examples are given, and high-quality images help thoroughly depict this innovative procedure. An excellent resource for all individuals involved in managing cardiac patients: cardiologists, arrhythmologists, surgeons, general practitioners, pediatricians, and postgraduate students in those disciplines.

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