Why take leads out

So after reading several postings, I have a question: Why do people take their units out after a few years, and also why consider taking out the leads? If you need it dont you always need it? or do you get better after a while? Just curious.

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thanks.

by EricWright - 2014-09-20 01:09:04

Thank you. I see the dr. This Wednesday to set a date.

the battery runs out

by cabbie - 2014-09-20 08:09:20

The battery runs out after a few years and you need to replace the entire pulse generator/implanted device. The leads can stay in place if there are no problems, I am told, 15-20 years. Implanting the leads are more technically challenging (especially for a CRT-D) than implanting the actual device, so they are best left in place as long as they are working well.

removal

by Tracey_E - 2014-09-20 09:09:21

It's very rare for someone to stop needing their device. Most of us do not have problems that fix themselves.

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