Pulling Pacemaker Leads

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[ Home ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followups ] [ FAQ ] [ Back to Messages ] Message Posted by Helen Hill on November 26, 2000 at 22:14:08: Recently, I had a pacemaker with two new leads implanted. The leads previously implanted were not working correctly. I now have 4 leads in place. I want to know the risk of having the two old leads removed. Would it be safer to leave the leads in place? What about the risk of blood clots? Is there new technology that reduces the chance of pulling a chunk of my heart muscle out while pulling the leads? Thanks for any information or advice you may offer me. Follow Ups Post a Followup If you post a followup: Please review our message board guidelines. Please keep messages on topic. Advertising messages are not permitted on this board. Please report any violations to webmaster@healthboards.com Name: E-Mail (optional): please note: your e-mail address will be visible for others to see. Subject: Message: (add your reply here) : Recently, I had a pacemaker with two new leads implanted. The leads previously implanted were not working correctly. I now have 4 leads in place. I want to know the risk of having the two old leads removed. Would it be safer to leave the leads in place? What about the risk of blood clots? Is there new technology that reduces the chance of pulling a chunk of my heart muscle out while pulling the leads? : Thanks for any information or advice you may offer me. Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Note: The moderator has the right to delete any message deemed inappropiate for this board. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards. Reminder - No ad messages permitted!

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