Prevalence and predictors of cable extrusion and loss of electrical integrity with the Riata defibrillator lead.

Introduction: Recently, a medical advisory was issued regarding the Riata and Riata ST silicone endocardial defibrillator leads (St. Jude Medical, Sylmar, CA, USA) addressing the issue of conductor cables extruding in an "inside-out" fashion from the main body of the lead. However, little data exist to guide our management of patients with these leads.