Extensive Thrombosis Following Lead Extraction: Further Justification for Routine Post-operative Anticoagulation

• Published in: Indian pacing and electrophysiology journal Vol. 14; no. 3; pp. 150 - 151
• Main Authors: Hanninen, Mikael, Cassagneau, Romain, Manlucu, Jaimie, Yee, Raymond
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.05.2014; Indian Heart Rhythm Society; Elsevier
• Subjects: Case Report; Lead Extraction; Post-operative Anticoagulation; Thrombosis; Post-operative Anticoagulation; Lead Extraction; Thrombosis

Lead extraction is becoming increasingly common as indications for pacing and ICD insertion expand. Periop management varies between extraction centers, and no clinical guidelines have addressed the need for perioperative anticoagulation. We report a case of massive thrombosis which occurred shortly...