Use of the Mechanical Dilator Sheath for Removal of Endocardial Leads: A Single Center Experience

Background: Due to an increasing number of cardiac device implantations, the number of leads that need to be extracted because of infection or lead failure is consistently rising. We present our experience in percutaneous lead removal in a single tertiary center.

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