Abstract:BACKGROUNDTransvenous lead extractions (TLEs) have increased in number due to an increased prevalence of cardiac implantable devices. Bleeding complications associated with TLEs can be catastrophic, and many institutions order blood components to be available in the procedure room. There are few studies supporting or refuting this practice. We evaluated transfusion rates for TLEs at a single, high‐volume center to assess the need for having blood in the procedure room.STUDY DESIGN AND METHODSPatients undergoin… Show more
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