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Open Chest Approach Lead Extraction in a Patient with a Large Vegetation: The Importance of Multidisciplinary Approach, Advanced Imaging, and Procedural Planning.
- Source :
- Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics; Jun2024, Vol. 16 Issue 2, p143-147, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- We present a complex case of cardiac implantable electronic device infection and extraction in the setting of bacteremia, large lead vegetation, and patent foramen ovale. Following a comprehensive preprocedural workup including transesophageal echocardiogram and computed tomography lead extraction protocol, in addition to the involvement of multiple subspecialties, an open chest approach to extraction was deemed a safer option for eradication of the patient's infection. Despite percutaneous techniques having evolved as the preferred extraction method during the last few decades, this case demonstrates the importance of a thorough evaluation at an experienced center to determine the need for open chest extraction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18779182
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177200500
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccep.2023.10.014