Reuse of a 20-year-old lead: An abandoned lead reactivated
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Introduction Lead extraction is a high-risk procedure with potential serious complications, such as vascular avulsion, cardiac tamponade, and death. When a patient is referred for lead extraction, a careful assessment of any alternatives should be undertaken. When lead malfunction is the issue, the risks and benefits of lead extraction versus implantation of additional leads should be considered. Often overlooked is the possibility of reusing old or abandoned leads. We report a case where it was possible to avoid both lead extraction and addition of a new lead by reusing a previously abandoned pace/sense (P/S) lead, with an excellent clinical result.
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