Table IV.
Details regarding removal and reimplantation of RA and RV in patients (n=51a).
| Item | N (%) |
|---|---|
| RA and RV lead removal complete success | 49 (96.1) |
| RA and RV lead removal clinical success | 2 (3.9) |
| Total number of RA leads extracted | 51 |
| Total number of RV defibrillation leads extracted | 17 |
| Total number of RV general leads extracted | 34 |
| Reimplantation CRTD to the right after | 8 |
| original extraction | |
| Reimplantation CRT to the right after original | 7 |
| CRTD extraction | |
| Cases requiring laser extraction of RV defibrillation leads | 3 (5.9) |
| Cases requiring Snare extraction | 31 (57.4) |
a
Left ventricular lead dysfunction and non-infectious RA and RV leads retained in three cases, leading to a total number of 51. RA, right atrial; RV, right ventricular; CRTD, cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator.