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Since the early 1990s, the development and use of the procedure for removing chronically implanted transvenous lead systems has progressed and involves an ever-growing number of physicians and centers. Due to the possibility of vascular catastrophe and life-threatening events during this procedure, perioperative management, including thorough patient evaluation and preparation, remain key points for a safe and effective procedure. This chapter focuses on appropriate patient management before, during, and after lead extraction.
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Solarino, G., Di Cori, A., Zucchelli, G. (2011). Perioperative Management of Transvenous Lead Extraction. In: Bongiorni, M.G. (eds) Transvenous Lead Extraction. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1466-4_3
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