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i have both pacemaker & defibrillator wired into my heart
what would my options be if one of th
e leads came loose & started to deteriate from defibrillator
If the implanted lead resistance/impedance is still within 300-1500ohms, its possible that you may undergo a lead reposition procedure but if not and its not possible to extract the lead, EP will use a lead cap and implant a new lead. Better have a pacemaker interrogation.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
You could have isolated lead extraction if the generator didn't need to be changed. A lead could then be reimplanted without having to change the generator.
You should discuss with the electrophysiologist who implanted the device.
Hope that helps!
You should discuss with the electrophysiologist who implanted the device.
Hope that helps!
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