Laser Old Wires

I have a question for anyone that may have some experience or knowledge in this area. My heart doc told me that when I next have my pacer replaced he is bringing in a surgeon that will use a laser on the old wires and remove them before he puts in the new pacer and new wires.


I have never heard of this before.
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extraction

by Tracey_E - 2011-05-10 07:05:18

If you do a search for lead extraction, you'll find a lot of posts about it here. Make sure the person they bring in does a minimum of 100 procedures a year, you want someone very experienced.

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I have had my pacer since 2005. At first it ruled my life. It took some time to calm down and make the mental adjustment. I had trouble sleeping and I worried a lot about pulling wires. Now I just live my life as I wish.