Clinical Utility of Intraprocedural Transesophageal Echocardiography during Transvenous Lead Extraction

Yuka Endo, John E. O'Mara, Stanislav Weiner, Jennifer Han, Mark H. Goldberger, Garet M. Gordon, Michele Nanna, Kevin J. Ferrick, Jay N. Gross

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Abstract

Background: Transvenous lead extraction carries a risk of significant complications. Although intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is widely used to monitor cardiac performance and structures, its utility during transvenous lead extraction has not been well described. Objective: This study evaluates the utility of TEE during transvenous lead extraction. Methods: The records of 108 consecutive patients who underwent transvenous lead extraction with TEE guidance were reviewed. Results: Transvenous extraction of 202 leads was attempted; complete extraction was achieved for 174 leads (86%) and partial extraction for 13 leads with clinically acceptable outcomes in 187 leads (93%). Mean age of the patients was 63 ± 21 (14-99) years and 37% were female. The average number of leads per patient was 1.9 (1-6). Mean implant duration was 71 ± 57 (1-360) months. Indications for extraction were pocket infection (53 patients), bacteremia (33), atrial J-lead fracture or recall (13), lead malfunction (8), and venous thrombosis (1). TEE identified critical findings that prompted emergency surgical intervention or converted transvenous lead extraction to surgical explantation in 6 patients (two cases with cardiac laceration, 3 cases of cardiac tamponade, and one case with a large vegetation and a patent foramen ovale). TEE eliminated the need for the premature termination of the procedure in 11 patients by excluding significant structural cardiac damage. Overall, TEE provided clinically useful information during transvenous lead extraction in 17 cases (16%). Conclusions: TEE during transvenous lead extraction provides valuable real-time information that improves efficacy and safety.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)861-867
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of the American Society of Echocardiography
Volume21
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2008

Keywords

  • Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
  • Pacemaker
  • Transesophageal echocardiography
  • Transvenous lead extraction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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