Background We observed a case of conductor externalization in a Biotronik Linox lead.
Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate lead performance of the Linox lead …

Ticagrelor is a potent, direct P2Y12 antagonist with rapid onset of action and intense platelet
inhibition, indicated in patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). This drug is usually …

Purpose Early lead failure has recently been reported in ICD patients with Linox SD leads.
We aimed to compare the long-term performance of the following lead model Linox Smart …

Abstract Externalized Conductor of a Single-Coil Kentrox Lead Conductor externalization is
a frequent complication with the St. Jude Medical Riata lead. Single case reports also …

Conductor externalization and insulation failure are frequent complications with the recalled
St. Jude Medical Riata implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads. Conductor …

Cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator device upgrades may represent a
challenging scenario, especially because unexpected findings can increase procedure …

Objectives: The Evolution mechanical dilator sheath (Cook Medical) uses a rotational
mechanism and a bladed tip to overcome fibrosis around cardiovascular implantable …

Background: The increasing number of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
(ICD) contributes to the rising number of patients qualifying for a transvenous lead extraction …

In diesem Beitrag wird über einen Patienten mit insgesamt 35 inadäquaten
Defibrillatorschocks aufgrund eines Isolationsdefekts einer Biotronik-Linox®-Elektrode mit …

The need for pacemaker and implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) lead revisions and
extractions is steadily increasing. Despite the lack of representative studies, the risk of lead …