Tandem Approach for Transvenous Lead Extraction: Efficacy, Safety, and Operational Learning Curve
The Tandem approach is a safe and effective primary strategy for complex TLE, particularly in cases involving passive fixation, shock, and long dwell times leads. However, widespread use may be limited by resource intensity, increased fluoroscopy exposure, and the need for experienced operators.
Authors
- Jaspal Singh Gill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9246-5371)
- Christos Kontogiannis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1967-2654)
- Lisa Leung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7485-6440)
- Zaki Akhtar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9365-8826)
- Mark M. Gallagher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6333-6420)
- Manav Sohal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5771-5504)
- Viral Sagar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2445-4754)
- A Petrone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3267-4105)
- Zia Zuberi
Institutions
- St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
- Published
- 2025-12-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jce.70207
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00