Percutaneous Extraction of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices (CIEDs) in Octogenarians
- 22 April 2012
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology
- Vol. 35 (7), 841-849
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-8159.2012.03400.x
Abstract
Background: As the population receiving cardiac device therapy ages, the number of extraction procedures performed in octogenarians is increasing. This group has more comorbidities and may be at higher risk of such procedures. Objectives: Document the safety and success of percutaneous lead extraction in octogenarians. Methods: All extraction cases performed between January 2001 and April 2011 entered into a computer database were analyzed for patient characteristics and indications, extraction technique, procedural success, and complications. Success and complications were classified according to the Heart Rhythm Society consensus statement. Outcomes in octogenarians were compared to younger patients undergoing extraction during the same period. Results: Four hundred and six cases were performed: 72 procedures in octogenarians (mean age 84, range 80–95) and 334 in younger adults (mean age 62, range 20–79). Octogenarians had a greater number of comorbidities per case. Infection was the commonest indication for extraction in both groups. One hundred forty‐one leads were extracted in octogenarians and 657 in younger patients. Laser assistance was required in 51.4% of octogenarians versus 49.7% of younger patients. Procedural success was achieved in 71/72 (98.6%) octogenarians versus 329/334 (98.5%) younger patients. No procedural mortality occurred in either group. Overall, complications were more frequent in octogenarians with major and minor complications occurring in 2.8 and 8.3% of octogenarians versus 0.6 and 3.0% of younger patients (P = 0.014). Conclusions: Procedural success was equally high in octogenarians and younger patients. Percutaneous lead extraction can be performed effectively and safely in octogenarians and is associated with a higher complication rate but no increased mortality. (PACE 2012;00:1–9)Keywords
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