Pacemaker Lead Endocarditis Investigated with Intracardiac Echocardiography: Factors Modulating the Size of Vegetations and Larger Vegetation Embolic Risk during Lead Extraction
Lead pacemaker infection is a complication on the rise. An infected oscillating mass attached to the leads (ILV) is a common finding in this setting. Percutaneous extraction of the leads and of the device is the best curative option. However, extraction of leads with large masses can be complicated...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Antibiotics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/8/4/228 |