This interactive session featuring recorded cases offers a comprehensive exploration of lead extraction, focusing on real-world cases to enhance understanding and decision-making. Participants will delve into the complexities of lead management, discussing the indications, techniques, and challenges associated with lead extraction. Through a series of case presentations, attendees will analyze patient scenarios, evaluate risks, and strategize optimal approaches. This session is designed for cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and healthcare professionals involved in device management, aiming to deepen their expertise in safely and effectively navigating the intricacies of lead extraction.

• Compare the indications and contraindications for lead extraction.
• Review different lead extraction techniques and tools.
• Analyze case studies to identify potential complications and management strategies.

Charles Love, MD
Ulrika Birgersdotter-Green, MD

(Recorded Case) My Approach to Extraction as an Electrophysiologist
Presenter(s): Tina Baykaner, MD, MPH

(Recorded Case) My Approach to Extraction as a Cardiac Surgeon
Presenter(s): Jamil Bashir, MD

(Recorded Case) Extraction of Leadless Pacemakers
Presenter(s): Thomas D. Callahan, MD

A Patient's Perspective
Presenter(s): ROLAND SKUMAWITZ

Tina Baykaner:

• Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Pacemate (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• Volta Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
• iRhythm Technologies (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Jamil Bashir:

• Cook Medical, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Edwards Lifesciences (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Thomas Callahan:

• Biotronik (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Independent Contractor (including contracted research))
• Philips (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Medtronic,Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Abbott Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
• Shockwave Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

ROLAND SKUMAWITZ:

• Nothing Relevant to Disclose

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Bradyarrhythmias
   --   Lead Management
      --   90. Know the methods, techniques, associated tools, and equipment to perform transvenous lead extraction.

Bradyarrhythmias
   --   Lead Management
      --   88. Know the indications and complications of transvenous lead extraction, including the risks/benefits/alternatives when managing lead failure, malfunction, or CIED infection.