Laser Lead Extraction Complicated by Avulsed Tricuspid Subvalvular Apparatus with Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation

Authors

Fotis Katsikeris MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Calvin Craig MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Colby Salerno DO, Baystate HealthFollow
Mohammad Amin Kashef MD, Baystate HealthFollow
Leng Jiang MD, Baystate HealthFollow

Author Department

Internal Medicine; Medicine; Cardiology

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

3-2020

Abstract

The use of laser lead extraction (LLE) to remove pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator leads has become increasingly prevalent. This advanced technique has been shown to be highly effective and safe. We report a rare case of severe traumatic tricuspid regurgitation after LLE that led to death.

Recommended Citation

Katsikeris FN, Craig C, Salerno C, Kashef MA, Jiang L. Laser Lead Extraction Complicated by Avulsed Tricuspid Subvalvular Apparatus with Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation. J Innov Card Rhythm Manag. 2020 Mar 15;11(3):4042-4045.

PMID

32368378