From the 1Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida, 2Yale University School of Medicine, New
Haven, Connecticut, 3Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western …

The potential for cardiac implantable electronic device leads to interfere with tricuspid valve
(TV) function has gained increasing recognition as having hemodynamic and clinical …

With the expanding use of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIEDs) in an ever-aging
population, the looming problem of CIED-associated interference with the tricuspid valve is …

Background: To ensure the safety and efficacy of the increasing number of transvenous lead
extractions (TLEs), it is necessary to adequately assess the procedure-related risk. Methods …

Background—Transvenous lead removal (TLR) has made significant progress with respect
to innovation, efficacy, and safety. However, limited data exist regarding trends in use and …

Aims To determine the incidence, risk factors, and mortality of infective endocarditis (IE)
following implantation of a first-time, permanent, cardiac implantable electronic device …

Background: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a valuable tool for monitoring the
patient during transvenous lead extraction (TLE), but the direct impact of TEE on the …

Background Rotating and laser sheaths are both routinely used in transvenous lead
extraction (TLE) which can lead to catastrophic complications including death. The efficacy …

Background Lead-related infective endocarditis (LRIE) is a serious infectious disease with
uncertain prognosis. Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors that …

Background The constant interaction between intracardiac leads and the heart and veins
results in excessive accumulation of fibrous connective tissue around the leads. The extent …