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Sicker patients and aging devices = greater rate of device infection
How many patients are impacted by device infection? More than you might think!
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CIED infection
Expand your knowledge on CIED infection!
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Utility of ICE during transvenous lead extraction
A comprehensive overview of the procedural experiences and clinical data related to the use of ICE during lead extraction procedures.
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Consideration of lead design for lead prep
Robert Lewis, MD discusses how lead design affects lead preparation and extraction. The concept of how lead components and engineering dictate optimal lead preparation for procedural success. This discussion highlights multiple preparation techniques and best practices.
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Riata lead preparation
Dr. Robert Lewis, Duke University School of Medicine, takes us through lead preparations and considerations for challenging defibrillator leads. Watch the step-by-step methods of prepping this specifically designed lead.
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Starfix lead preparation
Robert Lewis, MD, explains how to prep the coronary sinus, 4195 Starfix lead.
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Pre-case planning and lead preparation
Robert Lewis, MD, presents best practices about pre-procedural planning and lead preparation for vascular surgery.
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Pacemaker lead preparation
Robert Lewis, MD, talks about considerations for lead preparation.
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Lead preparation and design considerations
Robert Lewis, MD, presents about lead components, design, and preparation and how they pertain to a successful lead extraction.
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Laser lead extraction
See an abbreviated lead extraction with Dr. Jon Piccini (Duke).
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Case Study: Surgical Rescue with the Philips Bridge Occlusion Balloon
Case Study about the surgical rescue with the Philips Bridge Occlusion Balloon.
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Physician Q&A: Using the Electronic Medical Records to Fight CIED Infection
The presence of a systemic infection, pocket Infection, or endocarditis is a Class I indication to remove all hardware. Despite this, 65% of patients with CIED infection may be under-treated and at risk for recurring infection, endocarditis or death.