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Methods for Examination an Explanted Coronary Sinus Lead Stabilized with a Coronary Stent
Author(s) -
BALÁZS TIBOR,
MERKELY BÉLA,
BOGNÁR ESZTER,
GELLÉR LÁSZLÓ,
SZILÁGYI SZABOLCS,
DOBRANSZKY JÁNOS,
ZIMA ENDRE
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
pacing and clinical electrophysiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.686
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1540-8159
pISSN - 0147-8389
DOI - 10.1111/j.1540-8159.2010.02955.x
Subject(s) - medicine , coronary sinus , lead (geology) , stent , coronary stent , cardiology , radiology , restenosis , geomorphology , geology
The aim of our investigation was to test the suitability of a novel method for the analysis of the integrity of an explanted pacemaker lead stabilized by a stent. A coronary sinus lead has been explanted 27 months after implantation and has been examined by optical‐, confocal‐, x‐ray‐, and scanning electron microscopy. Several surface injuries were found on the insulation. Based on the surface characteristics, it is possible to define and differentiate the source of damages as well as to measure the extent of injuries. Impedance of the explanted lead has also been measured and electronic integrity has been verified. (PACE 2013; 36:e27–e30)