Introduction: As the global population ages and the use of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) increases, transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is being performed more frequently in elderly ...

SAN DIEGO, CA—Among patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) undergoing tricuspid valve interventions, performing concurrent lead extraction does not appear to carry excess risks, ...

Cardiac lead extraction is safer in high volume centres, according to the largest study of contemporary practice in Europe published today in European Heart Journal. Extraction in a low volume centre ...

Certain Boston Scientific defibrillation leads are subject to potential shock coil calcification that can result in reduced shock efficacy, according to an alert released by the company, the Heart ...