| Title | Radiofrequency and Cryo-Ablation Effect on Transvenous Pacing and Defibrillatory Lead Integrity: An In Vitro Study. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Journal | Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Pagination | 976-80 |
| Date Published | 2016 Aug |
| ISSN | 1045-3873 |
| Abstract | Medical societies and cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) manufacturers recommend avoiding close or direct contact between the body of transvenous leads and ablation catheters used to treat cardiac arrhythmias. These recommendations are made despite the lack of clinical studies. However, the target myocardium for successful ablation can be contiguous to CIED leads. |
| URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jce.13007 |
| DOI | 10.1111/jce.13007 |
| PubMed Link | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27138905?dopt=Abstract |
| Short Title | J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol |
