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Lead Removal Without Extraction Tools: A Single-Center Experience
Lima,Neiberg de Alcantara; Cunha,Gisele Schinaider; Menezes,Natalia Soares de; Silva Junior,Evilásio Leobino da; Lima,Carol Cavalcante de VasconcelosAbstract Introduction: Indications for cardiac devices have been increasing as well as the need for lead extractions as a result of infections, failed leads and device recalls. Powered laser sheaths, with a global trend towards the in-creasingly technological tools, meant to improve the procedure’s outcome but have economic implications. Objective: The aim of this study is to demonstrate the experience of a Bra...
Clinical Course After Cardioverter-Defibrillator Implantation: Chagasic Versus ...
Pereira,Francisca Tatiana Moreira; Rocha,Eduardo Arrais; Monteiro,Marcelo de Paula Martins; Lima,Neiberg de AlcantaraAbstract Background: The outcome of Chagas disease patients after receiving implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is still controversial. Objective: To compare clinical outcomes after ICD implantation in patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) and ischemic heart disease (IHD). Methods: Prospective study of a population of 153 patients receiving ICD (65 with CCC and 88 with IHD). The devices wer...