Transvenous Lead Extraction without Procedure-Related Deaths in 1000 Consecutive Patients: A Single-Center Experience.

Background: Transvenous lead extraction (TLE) is now a first-line technique for the treatment of complications related to cardiac implantable electronic devices. The aim of the study was to demonstrate that it is possible to safely perform difficult TLE procedures with a maximum reduction of peri-procedural major complications.

Methods: A total of 1000 consecutive patients undergoing TLE in a single high-volume center from 2016 to 2019 were studied.

Safety and effectiveness of coronary sinus leads extraction - single high-volume centre experience.

Introduction: Transvenous leads extraction (TLE) of permanently implanted coronary sinus (CS) leads is widely believed to present greater risks than the removal of other leads.

Aim: To assess the safety and efficacy of CS leads extraction based on large research material obtained by one operator performing procedures in two TLE centres.

Material And Methods: We extracted 408 CS leads from 389 patients, and the results were compared to a control group of 2465 patients who underwent non-CS lead TLE procedures.