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ArticleJACC. Case reports2026

Successful Extraction of Entrapped CIED Lead After TTVR.

Johannes Kirchner, Barbara Rubinic, Muhammed Gerçek, Volker Rudolph, Thomas Eitz, Thomas Fink, Christian Sohns, Philipp Sommer, Guram Imnadze, Tanja K Rudolph

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5 · Who and what money

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10 authors.

Johannes KirchnerDepartment of General and Interventional Cardiology/Angiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany. Electronic address: jkirchner@hdz-nrw.de.
Barbara RubinicDepartment of General and Interventional Cardiology/Angiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Muhammed GerçekDepartment of General and Interventional Cardiology/Angiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Volker RudolphDepartment of General and Interventional Cardiology/Angiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Thomas EitzClinic for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Herz -und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Thomas FinkClinic for Electrophysiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Christian SohnsClinic for Electrophysiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Philipp SommerClinic for Electrophysiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.
Guram ImnadzeDepartment of Rhythmology, University Hospital Ruppin-Brandenburg, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany.
Tanja K RudolphDepartment of General and Interventional Cardiology/Angiology, Herz- und Diabeteszentrum NRW, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Bad Oeynhausen, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTranscatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR) has emerged as a therapeutic option for patients with symptomatic severe tricuspid regurgitation. Right ventricular (RV) leads from pre-existing cardiac implantable electronic devices are entrapped during TTVR device implantation. CASE SUMMARY: An 83-year-old woman with a dual-chamber cardiac implantable electronic device underwent TTVR in 2022. The procedure resulted in entrapment of the RV lead. After TTVR, the increase in lead impedance raised concern for lead failure, prompting consideration of a leadless pacemaker. During this procedure, the entrapped lead was extracted without causing malposition of the TTVR device. DISCUSSION: Extraction of entrapped leads after TTVR may be feasible in experienced centers after cautious deliberation. Nevertheless, pre-emptive lead extraction should be considered to minimize the risk of unsuccessful extraction or serious complications. TAKE-HOME MESSAGE: Extraction of entrapped RV leads without causing TTVR device malposition may be feasible, and leadless pacemakers can be considered a technically viable alternative for RV pacing in TTVR.

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CIEDentrapmentextractionleadtricuspid valveTTVR

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PMID41563216
PMCPMC13100515

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