Transvenous lead extraction is performed for device infection, lead failure, or to provide access for additional leads/device upgrade. A patient-centered risk assessment for transvenous lead extraction can be determined using a combination of clinical factors and several imaging modalities. Predicting a complex lead extraction, for example, one that will require powered tools or the use of a femoral approach, is aided by pre-procedural imaging and clinical assessment. Procedural imaging utilizing fluoroscopy, transesophageal echocardiography, and intracardiac echocardiography during an extraction can improve safety and identify complications rapidly.
Keywords: Cardiac computed tomography; Imaging; Intravascular echocardiography; Transesophageal echocardiography; Transvenous lead extraction.
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