Transvenous Lead Extraction in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: Insights From a 20-Year Single-Center Experience [Original Articles]

Conclusions:
Despite complex anatomic issues, TLE can be achieved successfully in most A-CHD using advanced extraction techniques. Subpulmonary atrioventricular valve regurgitation is a prevalent complication, particularly in patients with transposition of the great arteries.

Source: Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology - February 8, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gourraud, J.-B., Chaix, M.-A., Shohoudi, A., Page, P., Dubuc, M., Thibault, B., Poirier, N. C., Dore, A., Marcotte, F., Mongeon, F.-P., Asgar, A. W., Ibrahim, R., Khairy, P., Mondesert, B. Tags: Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Congenital Heart Disease, Pacemaker Original Articles Source Type: research