The HRS consensus statement classifies potential complications into major and minor (Box 2). Since lead extraction procedures are often performed in close temporal proximity to other procedures such ...

After a 3-hour flight, however, he developed dyspnea and leg edema, and CT pulmonary angiography confirmed acute PE. He was started on rivaroxaban (Xarelto); but while taking it, he experienced ...

Complete healing from pacemaker surgery can take up to 6 weeks. However, people may need to restrict themselves from certain activities, such as heavy lifting, for longer. Factors such as age and ...

Typical balloon placement and pretreatment sites relative to pacing/defibrillation leads. Photo Credit: J Am Coll Cardiol EP. Central Illustration (adapted). Pacemaker and defibrillator leads encased ...