Transvenous Lead Extraction: Heart Rhythm Society Expert Consensus on Facilities, Training, Indications, and Patient Management

On May 15, 2008, the lead extraction community convened to critically review the prior April 2000 NASPE policy statement on Recommendations for Extraction of Chronically Implanted Transvenous Pacing and Defibrillator Leads: Indications, Facilities, Training.1 This gathering was held as a co-sponsored satellite symposium⁎ during the Heart Rhythm Society's 29th Annual Scientific Sessions to examine ways to revise and implement effective lead management standards.2