In the last years new indications for the implant of ICDs and CRT devices, as well as the
extention of human life significantly increased the number of CIEDs. This extensive use of
devices increased in turn the number of device related complications, most involving pacing
and defibrillating leads, thus rising the importance of transvenous lead removal techniques.
The meeting get together many international experts in transvenous lead removal, with
the aim to focus on the state-of-the-art of lead extraction, report worldwide experiences
and results and finally debate about the most important issues about these techniques.
In the last years new indications for the implant of ICDs and CRT devices, as well as the
extention of human life significantly increased the number of CIEDs. This extensive use of
devices increased in turn the number of device related complications, most involving pacing
and defibrillating leads, thus rising the importance of transvenous lead removal techniques.
The meeting get together many international experts in transvenous lead removal, with
the aim to focus on the state-of-the-art of lead extraction, report worldwide experiences
and results and finally debate about the most important issues about these techniques.
