We found a match
Your institution may have access to this item. Find your institution then sign in to continue.
- Title
Clinical and electrical performance of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene-covered defibrillator leads in comparison to traditional leads.
- Authors
Koplan, Bruce A; Weiner, Stan; Gilligan, David; Thackeray, Lisa; Merkel, Stacia; Berg, Kellie Chase; REFLEx Study Investigators
- Abstract
In the event of infection, erosion, or failure, fibrosis of a defibrillation lead can make extraction difficult. In the ENDOTAK RELIANCE G defibrillation lead, coils are covered with expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) to prevent tissue ingrowth.
- Publication
Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE, 2008, Vol 31, Issue 1, p47
- ISSN
0147-8389
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1540-8159.2007.00924.x