Percutaneous extraction of implantable cardioverter defibrillator electrode with mechanical dilator sheath
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Percutaneous extraction of implantable cardioverter defibrillator electrode with mechanical dilator sheath

Int J Cardiovasc Acad 2016;2(1):38-39 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcac.2016.01.001
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Abstract

For removing the electrodes, manual simple traction may be useful and various methods have been used in extraction for chronically implanted electrodes. We report the case of successful percutaneous extraction of implantable cardioverter defibrillator electrode with Evolution mechanical dilator sheath.

Keywords: Electrode Extraction Implantable Cardioverter defibrillator Sheath