Temporal Trends in Utilization of Transvenous Lead Extractions Among Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infections
Although the TLE rate is increasing, many patients with CIED infections do not undergo TLE. Addressing barriers through physician education, improved referral systems, and adherence to guideline-directed management, especially in noncertified hospitals, is essential for optimizing the TLE rate.
Authors
- Toshihiro Nakamura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0521-3008)
- Yoko Sumita (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1424-145X)
- Kimitake Imamura
- Mitsuru Takami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1768-802X)
- Koshiro Kanaoka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7900-7835)
- Koji Fukuzawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4276-479X)
Institutions
- National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center (JP)
- Nara Medical University (JP)
- Kobe University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JACC Asia
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacasi.2025.09.002
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78