Long-term reliability of sweet-tip type screw-in leads

Conclusions The overall reliability and stability of sweet-tip type screw-in leads were satisfactory throughout the long-term follow-up period (median, 4 years). Because it was associated with less lead fractures, cut-down access from the cephalic vein may be recommended as the first-line approach when considering the importance of long-term durability of pacing leads.
Source: Journal of Arrhythmia - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research