Laser Lead Extractions

Just want to let everyone know I am schedule for the laser lead extraction in 2 weeks. They will try to extract 3 of my leads (2 are 27 years old and 1 is 17 years old - 2 ventricular and 1 artrial). I have had lead fractures in the past and with this new fracture they will not put in anymore leads without extracting the old. 4 leads is the maximum they will allow in the superior vena cava. I am a veteran with pacemakers - having had 4 battery replacements in the past and another in about a year. Also have had ablations and a few other minor problems. I am expecting this procedure to go well and hopefully no comlications. I will let you know how everything goes after the procedure since I can't find many of you who have had the laser procedure done. There will be a cardiothoracic backup team standing by just in case there are any complications. Wish me luck.

6 Comments

Will be htinking about you!

by tcrabtree85 - 2010-08-01 03:08:48

I will be thinking about you a lot. Praying for a smoothe and quick recovery. Please do keep us updated. Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.

Tammy

Hi Goldens!

by Gellia3 - 2010-08-01 05:08:59

My VERY best to you we have much in common. Please see your private messages!
Thanks!

Gellia3.

Best of Luck

by Bionic Man - 2010-08-01 09:08:10

It sounds like you're going into this with the right attitude. Best of luck and a speedy recovery. Let us know how everything goes.
Bob

laser lead extraction

by ladybug - 2010-08-01 11:08:15

I had two leads removed a year ago. It was a long and hard process but had to be done. The longer the leads are in, the harder to remove due to scar tissue. It is good you're having it done. You will do fine I'm sure.

Ladybug

Good Luck

by The Fish - 2010-08-01 12:08:06

Wow, you have been through a lot! You sound much braver than I am but I am sure it will all go well. Let us know how it all goes and how you are doing. All the best to you and wishing you nothing but a fast and easy recovery!
Howard

lead extraction

by cormac - 2012-09-16 06:09:50

What was the result to this? im 38 and have actually lost count of the number if pm's i have had due to one thing or another. The lead im living on at the mo is in since 1990 and was nicked with the blade while the were cutting me open in march this year. So as a result the resistance is down from 590 to 200. The machine can only read 200 so it could be lower. So we talked about extraction. So after reading some stuff on hear im a bit scared as it is not really done over here at all. So at the mo i go back every 3 months for a check on the battery etc. How bad is it?

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